OSHA Inspection: TK LLC, INC DBA CHRISTMAS DECOR

Issued

Sep 29, 2005

Abate by

Oct 17, 2005

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Jobsite: 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 in that:
Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from an improperly used
ladder.
Jobsite: Employees did not fully extend and lock the spreaders in place on
a fiberglass
stepladder.  They leaned the ladder against a tree limb and a light pole
when they climbed it,
and were exposed to the hazard of falling.
Feasible means of abatement may include but are not limited to the
following:
1. Workers should be instructed in proper ladder use as outlined in ANSI
A14.5.
2. Develop and implement written procedures that require workers to
implement proper
ladder use as outlined in ANSI 14.5.
3. Develop and implement an inspection policy to verify and enforce
compliance with ANSI
14.5.
Abatement certification is required for this violation. The abatement
certification sheet is
enclosed with the citations.