OSHA Inspection: PAINT MASTER

Issued

Oct 28, 2004

Abate by

Nov 7, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  The employer did not furnish
employment and a place of
employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or
likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees:
The employer failed to ensure that an employee was protected from falling
as follows:
a.Northwest side of the building, an employee was painting, on the
building's wall, from a Genie Boom Lift, Z-45 Series, without
being tied-off.  The employee was exposed to a potential fall from
a height of approximately 15 feet to the concrete pad below.
Reference:  ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992.  Boom-Supported Elevating
Work Platforms.
Section 8.8:  During operation.  The aerial platform
shall be used in accordance with this standard.
Section 8.8(g):  Ensure all personnel in the platform
are wearing fall protection devices and other safety
gear as required at all times.
Reference:  Genie Z-45/22 Series, Operator's Manual
Safety Rules, Fall Hazards:  Occupants must wear
a safety belt or harness in accordance with
government regulations.  Attach lanyard to anchor
provided in platform.
One feasible means of abatement is to train the employee on the
proper wear and anchorage of personal fall protection equipment
in accordance with ANSI.92.5 and the operator's manual for the
lift before operating the lift.