OSHA Inspection: GERALD NASH ELECTRIC, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2009

Abate by

Apr 3, 2009

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  Every employer did not furnish
employment and a place
of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or
were likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to his employees:
The employer did not protect employees as follows:
a.At the Marriott, on the south side of the building, an employee used an
unapproved scaffold platform attached to a rough terrain forklift to lift
employees
and materials, exposing the employees to fall hazards of approximately 28
feet
if the scaffold or forklift were to fail.  It was not necessary for the
rough terrain
forklift to be used to lift the employees. The platform was open on the
front side,
lacking railings, and the employees did not use any type of restraining
means
such as a harness and lanyard. Also an employee entered the platform from
the
scaffold instead of at floor level.
Reference ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005 part II for the user:
Paragraph 5.15.1 - a rough terrain forklift shall not be used to lift
people unless
there is no other practical option.
Paragraph 5.15.1(k) - be certain that required straining means such as
railings,
chains, cable, body belt(s) with lanyards(s), etc., are in place and
properly used.
Paragraph 5.15.1(w) - platform shall be lowered to floor level for
personnel to
enter and exit.
One feasible means of abatement would be to follow the requirements of
ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-
20056-