OSHA Inspection: JAFE CONTRACTING COMPANY

Issued

2007-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $1125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 the hazard of
falling while
leaving the platform of a scissor lift without fall protection:
On or about 03/28/07, one employee was observed climbing out of a fully
extended scissor lift
basket that was positioned to access an elevated working/walking surface
at approximately 19
feet from the ground.
Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard
is for the employer to ensure employees follow the manufacturer's
equipment operational and
safety manual.
PLEASE NOTE: DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2007-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $1125.00 Reduced