OSHA Inspection: ACCOLA STEEL COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jan 9, 2006

Abate by

Jan 12, 2006

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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:
Hazards associated with falls while climbing from the steel structure down
on to the guardrails
of scissor lifts.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct these hazards
is to comply with the manufacturer's requirements and ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999
for Self-Propelled
Elevating Work Platforms.  Section 8.10(9) requires "Personnel footing.
Personnel shall
maintain firm footing on the platform floor while working thereon.
Climbing by occupants on
the midrail or toprail of the aerial platform is prohibited."

Issued

Jan 9, 2006

Abate by

Jan 12, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500