OSHA Inspection: SOFA MART, LLC.

Issued

Nov 25, 2008

Abate by

Dec 8, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $2,000 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 fall hazards due to improper ladder useage:
a)  On or about October 24, 2008 and at times prior, Sofa Mart, LLC. did
not ensure
that employees were protected from fall hazards, in that employees used
ladders in a
unsafe manner:
1.  Employees did not maintain a three point contact with the ladder.
2.  Employees did not face the ladder as they made their ascent.
3.  Employees carried loads that could cause the employee to lose balance
and
fall.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this
hazardous condition would be to develop and implement procedures and
training, in
accordance with manufacture recommendations (ANSI A14.5-2000), for proper
ladder
use.  Another feasible and acceptable method is to use forklift trucks for
lifting heavy,
bulky objects.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Nov 25, 2008

Abate by

Dec 8, 2008

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,850 Reduced