OSHA Inspection: WALMART STORES, INC., STORE #1003

Issued

Aug 5, 2005

Abate by

Aug 10, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish
a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were
likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that an employee was exposed to
fall hazards when
working from an elevated scissor lift platform with a defective guardrail
system.
Lube Center.  An employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 15 feet
while
working from the platform of an elevated JLG Commander scissor lift (Model
#1732,
SN# CO38820) to turn off an air hose mounted near the ceiling.
a.The midrail chain could not be secured due to a broken clasp, and was
not used
by the employee.
b.There was a bolt missing where the sides of the guardrail system were
joined
together.
c.The employer's pre-operational inspection and checklist did not include
inspection
of the guardrail system.
d.The lift was not taken out of service until repaired.
One feasible means of abatement, among others, would be to comply with the
American
National Standards Institute ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999 standard for
"Self-Propelled Elevating
Work Platforms" as follows:
A)Ensure that a visual inspection and functional test of the scissor lift
is performed
before use each day or at the beginning of each shift which includes, but
is not
limited to, the following areas:
1) Operating and emergency controls
2) Safety devices
3) Personal protective devices
4) Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks
5) Cables and wiring harness
6) Loose or missing parts
7) Tires and wheels
8) Placards, warnings, control markings and operating manual(s)
9) Outriggers, stabilizers and other structures
10) Guardrail system
11) Items specified by the manufacturer
(See Section 7, Responsibilities of Users 7.3.3 and Section 8,
Responsibilities of
Operators 8.3.)
B)Establish procedures to ensure that the lift is taken out of service
when damaged
or in need of repair, until repairs are accomplished.
(See Section 6, Responsibilities of Owners, 6.4.3.)
C)Monitor operator training and work practices to ensure that prior to each
elevation of the platform, the operator ensures that guardrails and access
gates or
openings are closed.
(See Section 7, Responsibilities of Users, 7.10(4) and Section 8,
Responsibilities of
Operators, 8.8 and 8.10.)
There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this
item.