OSHA Inspection: ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC

Issued

Jul 14, 2009

Abate by

Jul 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $840 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 an
operator was exposed to the hazard of being flipped while operating a JLG
Rough Terrain
Forklift:
Employees were using a JLG Rough Terrain Forklift, Model Number G10-55A,
to hoist up
to approximately 2,700 pound loads, which exposed the operator to a hazard
of overturning
the forklift; this action was against manufacturers' recommendations
(p.1-7 - "Never suspend
load from forks or other parts of carriage").
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this
hazard is for the
employer to use a crane to lift the precast members into place.
There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this
item.