OSHA Inspection: MERENDINO INDUSTRIES CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 22, 2008

Abate by

Oct 9, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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 the hazard of falling to the ground from an extended
scissor lift.
a) Worksite - Two employees were operating and using an extended scissor
lift (JLG
Electric Scissor Narrow, Model 2630ES, Serial 0200133009) at a height of
approximately
15 feet with a 100-feet extension cord tied to the rails while connected
to an outlet on a
wall and did not take special precautions when other moving equipment was
present in
the area; on or about 04/04/08.
Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to
submit abatement
documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, feasible methods of abatement to
correct this
hazard include, but are not limited to:
Follow the JLG Model 2630ES Operation and Safety Manual, section 1, page
1-4 (Safety
Precautions, Tipping Hazards), which states: "Never attach wire, cable, or
any similar
items to platform."