OSHA Inspection: KEFA CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Oct 7, 2011

Abate by

Oct 13, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 hazard(s)
that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm
to  employee(s) in
that employee(s) were exposed to struck by or crushing hazards by moving
vehicles:
a)At the worksite - A JLG Model 80HX aerial lift was not positioned on a
level surface
which caused it to tip over when the boom was raised; on or about 07/05/11.
Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct this
hazard are to: 1) As per the JLG Operation and Safety Manual, User
Responsibilities and
Machine Controls, Operating Characteristics and Limitations involving
Stability Control;
operate the machine within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm and level
supporting surface
which provides a stable machine for all platform positions. 2) Utilize
figure 3-1 and 3-2 in
the Safety Manual for machine stability for Forward Stability and Backward
Stability.
And 3)
Ensure all machine systems are functioning properly.
NOTE:   IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM,
FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $ 1,000.00
AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.