OSHA Inspection: NORTHLAND ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Nov 17, 2009

Abate by

Nov 30, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · 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
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: Employee were
exposed to falling/crushing hazards from a moving vehicle.
(a)Northland Electrical Services, LLC. Job site located at 624 S. Church
St.
Oconomowoc, WI: An employee was observed riding the front outrigger bracket
of a SKYTRAK. This is not an approved riding location.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard
is to follow the SKYTRACK "Operation and Safety Manual" and do not carry
riders on the machine.
Certification, and documentation/evidence of abatement is required.
Certification of abatement is required by 29 CFR Part 1903 and is to be
submitted within ten (10)
calendar days after the abatement date.