OSHA Inspection: TORAL WELDING COMPANY, INC

Issued

Nov 7, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 while driving on a metal decking that
exceeded the maximum
platform capacity of an aerial lift:
a)2701 Bergen Mall, Paramus NJ: An employee was exposed to a fall hazard
while
operating a JLG Aerial lift over an unpoured metal decking, on or about
6/16/2008.
ABATEMENT METHOD: Among the other methods, one feasible and acceptable
method to
correct this hazard is to ensure that employees follow safe work practices
as recommended in
the JLG Operation and Safety Manual (page 1-7) and keep the chassis of the
machine at least
2 feet from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed holes
and
other potential
hazards on the floor surface.

Issued

Nov 7, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced