OSHA Inspection: FOX STRUCTURES, INC

Issued

2010-05-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-05-03 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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 from an elevated scissor lift platform:
a) On December 17, 2009, employees were using a Genie GS3268RT scissor
lift as a
means of access and egress to the roof.  This use required the employees
to climb the
rails of the lift to reach the roof surface, exposing the employees to
falls in excess of
fifteen (15) feet.
b) The access gate to the platform of the lift was not closed when the
platform was
elevated.  This condition, combined with snow on the platform, exposed
employees to
falls in excess of twelve (12) feet.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard
are
to ensure the
Genie 3268RT scissor lift is operated according to the acceptable
requirements of the approved
American National Standards for Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
ANSI/SIA A92.6-
2006, Section 7, Responsibilities of the User, as well as other acceptable
industry practices.  The
ANSI consensus standard requires the following:
7.3Inspection and Maintenance.  Users shall inspect and maintain the
aerial platform
as required to ensure proper operation.
7.3.3  Pre-start Inspection.  Before use each day or at the beginning of
each shift, the
aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test.
7.6  Operator training and retraining.  Whenever a user directs or
authorizes an
individual to operate an aerial platform the user shall ensure the person
has been: 1)
trained before being assigned to operate the aerial platform. 2)
Familiarized with the
aerial platform to be operated. 3) Made aware of the responsibilities of
operators as
outlined in section 8 of this standard. 4) Retrained, if necessary, based
on the user's
observation and evaluation of the operator.
7.6.1  Trainee records. A record of the trainee's aerial platform
instruction shall be
maintained by the user for at least 4 years.
7.7  Familiarization before use.  The user shall permit only properly
trained personnel
to operate an aerial platform.  The user shall ensure that before use the
operator is
familiar with the model of the aerial platform to be operated.
7.10  Operator Warnings and Instructions.  The user shall direct personnel
operating the
aerial platform to be in compliance with the provisions set forth in this
standard.  The
user shall monitor their performance and supervise their work to ensure
the operation of
the aerial platform is in conformance with the provisions set forth in
this
standard.
7.10.4  Guardrails shall be installed and positioned, and access gates
shall be closed.
7.10.9  Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor
while working.
Climbing on the midrail or toprail is prohibited.  The use of planks,
ladders, or any other
devices on the platform for achieving additional height is prohibited.
7.10.26  Interlocks or other safety devices shall not be altered or
disabled.
Abatement Certification and Documentation Required

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $800.00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1400.00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00

Issued

2010-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Issued

2010-04-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2010-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $800.00 · Current $550.00 Reduced