OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND HEAD SIGN COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2005

Abate by

Jul 19, 2005

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

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 fall protection was used as follows:
(a)At the Pepboys Automotive Parking lot Project, two employees were
erecting a
sign while inside a Genie Aerial Lift, serial #S206798, approximatelty 18
feet
high. One employee was not wearing fall protection and the other employee
had
on fall protection that was not anchored as required.
Reference: ANSI A92.5 - 1992 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms:
Section 7.3.3 Pre-Start Inspection:  Before use each day or at the
beginning of
each shift, the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and
functional test
including but not limited to the following: (c) Personal protection
devices,
including fall protection.
Section 8.8 During Operation:  The aerial platform shall be used in
accordance
with this standard.  The operator shall ensure the following before each
elevation
of the platform: (g) Ensure all personnel in the platform are wearing fall
protection devices and other safety gear as required at all times.
One feasible means of abatement is to make sure that the proper personnel
fall
protection equipment required to do the job is provided and utilized.

Issued

Jun 23, 2005

Abate by

Jun 30, 2005