OSHA Inspection: HARRIS & RUTH PAINTING CONTRACTING, INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2006

Abate by

Sep 19, 2006

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 east front of the Parkridge Center, at Parkridge Dental, an
employee was
riding and painting inside a green model 400S aerial lift, Sunbelt Rental,
serial
number 65156. The employee was painting approximately 16 feet high, and was
not wearing fall protection as required. No fall protection harness was on
the
work site at the time of the incident.
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

Sep 13, 2006

Abate by

Sep 29, 2006