OSHA Inspection: RUIZ HARVESTING, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2007

Abate by

Jul 1, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 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 an employee was exposed to a potential electrocution
hazard:
a) Alligator Alley, St Cloud, FL - An employee was exposed to electrical
hazards while using
a citrus ladder. The employee was using an 18 foot metal citrus ladder
near a 20 foot high
14,400 volt power line.
Among other methods, one means of feasible abatement would be use a
non-conductive ladder
when working near power lines, as referenced by American National Standard
for Ladders-
Portable Metal - Safety Requirements ANSI A14.2 1990, 8.3.8, electrical
hazards.al