OSHA Inspection: MEG DBA METAL ERECTING GURUS

Issued

2007-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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 03/30/07, 3215 Hwy 172, Comer, GA:
a) Employees were exposed to a fall hazard. Employees were working in an
unapproved (shop
built) work platform attached to a Terex TH644C rough terrain forklift at
approximately 28'
above the ground.
" AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS"
Employer purchase or rent a rough terrain forklift or articulating arm
aerial lift capable of
satisfying specific elevating requirements.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

2007-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Issued

2007-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1400.00

Issued

2007-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced