OSHA Inspection: ROMO CARPENTRY

Issued

Jun 17, 2008

Abate by

Jun 21, 2008

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600

General-duty citation text

basket.The width of the material basket was approximately 16 feet and the
width of the all
terrain forklift wheel base was approximately 8 feet.
(b) Construction site:  Employees were exposed to a potential fall hazard
while working from
the material basket that did not have any guardrail system.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
while using an all terrain forklift for personnel to work from is to
follow the requirements set
forth in the ASME B56.6-2002 which states:
8.24 Platforms for elevating Personnel
8.24.1(b):  floor dimensions which shall not exceed two times the load
center distance listed
on the rough terrain forklift truck nameplate, measured parallel to the
longitudinal center
plane of the truck, nor have a width greater than the overall width of the
truck [measured
across the load bearing tires plus 10 in. (250 mm) on either side].
Minimum space for each
person on the platform shall not be less than 18 in. (450 mm) in either
direction.
8.24.1(l):  restraining means such as a guardrail or a means for securing
personnel such as a
body belt or lanyard.

Issued

Jun 17, 2008

Abate by

Jun 21, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200