OSHA Inspection: B&R CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 8, 2005

Abate by

Jun 22, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 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 struck-by hazard:
On March 21, 2005 and at other times prior thereto, at this job site,
employees
required to use an aerial lift device mounted on the bed of a Ford truck
were
exposed to the hazard of being struck by the vehicle.  Defective equipment
on the
Ford High Ranger aerial lift included items, such as, but not limited to,
the
following:
a.Emergency brake not connected
b.Electrical wires connections are taped and dangling a few inches from
floor board
c.Modified oil pressure gauge hose/line blocking access to the emergency
brake release
d.Hydraulic hoses worn brittle and leaking
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard
would be to inspect and repair defective equipment prior to vehicle use;
comply
with Department of Transportation; Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations.

Issued

Jun 8, 2005

Abate by

Jun 14, 2005

Penalty

Initial $600

Issued

Jun 8, 2005

Abate by

Jun 14, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced