OSHA Inspection: JOHN B. SANFILIPPO & SONS INC.

Issued

Oct 13, 2009

Abate by

Nov 12, 2009

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish
a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that are
likely to cause death
or serious harm to employees.  Employees were exposed to the hazards of
falls while riding
up/down in a scissors lift at the Lombard job site.
John B. Sanfilippo & Sons Inc.
Instance: A
Employees operating a JLG Model 3246ES Scissors lift, were not trained in
the operation of the
unit.
Instance B:
The employer did not ensure that daily inspections were performed on their
JLG Model 3246ES
Scissors lifts prior to use.
A feasible means of abatement is to follow the American National Standards
Institute
ANSI/SIA
A92.3-1990 Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms Section 7.3
Responsibilities of Users
to Inspect and Section 8.5 Responsibilities to ensure operators were
trained.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d)