OSHA Inspection: KALLEN ELECTRIC, INCORPORATED

Issued

Aug 26, 2008

Abate by

Aug 29, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Aug 26, 2008

Abate by

Sep 8, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Aug 26, 2008

Abate by

Aug 29, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Duties of employers. The employer failed to f
urnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazar
ds that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his em
ployees: The employer did not ensure that safe practices and operations of a sel
f-propelled elevating work platform were followed, as follows: a.At Mike's Food
Mart, 1196 East Tropicana Avenue,Las Vegas, NV 89119, south side of canopy over
gas pumps, three employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 20 feet while
vacating and entering a scissor lift (make: Skyjack, model no: SJIII 3219, equi
pment ID no: 59353) to gain access to and egress from a 20 foot tall canopy to p
erform electrical wiring of LED lights on the east and west ballasts. Reference:
ANSI/SIA A92.6-1990 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms.
Section 8 Responsibilities Of Users, Paragraph 8.10.1, Personnel Footing: Person
nel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while working thereon. T
he use of planks, ladders, or any other devices on the platform for achieving ad
ditional height or reach is prohibited. One feasible means of abatement is to re
train operators of scissor lifts in proper safety procedures recommended by the
self-propelled elevating work platform manufacturer.d