OSHA Inspection: CIRIGNANO CONTRACTING INC.

Issued

Feb 4, 2005

Abate by

Mar 30, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards
that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to a fall hazard:
On or about 11/16/04:
Tropicana Parking Garage auto ramp, between levels 2 and 4 -  The employer
did not ensure that employees operating mobile scaffolds (scissors lifts)
such as
but not limited to a JLG Model 2033E, follow the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the hazard
are:
1)Assure that the JLG Model 2033E Operators & Safety Manual procedures
such as but
not limited to are followed by employees with no deviation:
Section 1 paragraph 6 "Safety Precautions,Operation" - "Ensure machine is
positioned on a
firm, level and uniform surface before raising the platform".
Section 4 paragraph 4 "Raising and Lowering (Lifting)" - "Do not raise the
platform except
on a hard, level surface free of obstructions and holes".
2)Develop and implement a policy that operators read and understand
manufacturer's
safety manuals and operator manuals before operating mobile scaffolds
(scissors lifts).
NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL
PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 4, 2005

Abate by

Feb 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,350 Reduced

Issued

Feb 4, 2005

Abate by

Mar 30, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,350 Reduced