OSHA Inspection: KOHLER & KOHLER POLE BUILDINGS, INC.

Issued

2008-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2900.00 · Current $2900.00

Issued

2008-07-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2008-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2900.00 · Current $2900.00

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a):  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:
(a)Date of Violation:05/28/08
Location:South Side of Building
Condition:A Genie GS 2668 RT scissors lift was used to lift an 18 foot,
4.5 inch long header
beam weighing 448.35 lbs, approximately 17 foot, 10 inches into the air for
installation.
(b)Date of Violation:05/28/08
Location:South Side of Building
Condition:The employer lifted a header beam, 18 feet, 4.5 inches long,
with a Genie GS 2668
RT scissors lift that had a working platform that measured 5 feet 1 inch
wide and 8
feet 3 inches long. The platform when extended was 13 feet long which
allowed
between 2.8542 feet to 5.125 feet of the header hanging over the railings
of the lift.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to use a crane to
lift and support objects being installed at height above ground and
require that appropriate work practices be
followed in accordance with the Genie Operator's Manual with Maintenance
Information for the GS 2668 RT,
Third Edition, Pages 4 and 21. The load must be secured/supported until it
is properly installed.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training certification, etc.)
is required for this item.