OSHA Inspection: STADLER CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Oct 1, 2010

Abate by

Oct 13, 2010

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $525 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 employees were
exposed to fall hazards while using a platform supported by a rough
terrain forklift.
(a)The EZ Scaff work platform (~12 feet wide) was too long when attached
to the
Gehl rough terrain forklift (~8 foot wheel width), exposing employees to a
fall
hazard.
(b)The guard rails on the EZ Scaff platform were not installed, exposing
employees
to a fall hazard.
(c)The operator to the Gehl rough terrain forklift was not on the same
working level
of the forklift, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these
hazards are to:
(a)Ensure that the platform and rough terrain forklift are compatible for
wheel width
too platform width in accordance with American National Safety Standards
for
Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks, ASME B56.6-2005 Section 8.24.1(b).  This
section states: floor dimensions shall not exceed two times the load center
distance listed on the rough terrain forklift truck nameplate, measured
parallel to
the longitudinal center plane of the truck, nor have a width greater than
the
overall width of the truck [measured across the load bearing tires plus 10
inches
(250mm) on either side].
(b)Ensure that the guard rails for the platform are installed properly in
accordance
with American National Safety Standards for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks,
ASME B56.6-2005 Section 8.24.1(l) which states: restraining means such as a
guard rail or means for securing personnel such as a body belt or lanyard.
(c)Ensure that a trained operator is in position to control the rough
terrain forklift
truck or available to operate the controls in accordance with the American
National Safety Standards for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks, ASME
B56.6-2005
Section 5.15(s).  This section states: a trained operator shall be
positioned to
control the rough terrain forklift, or available to operate controls if
the platform
is not equipped with controls.
Certification, with date and method of abatement 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.ment

Issued

Oct 1, 2010

Abate by

Oct 13, 2010

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $420 Reduced