OSHA Inspection: EDLER & CO., INC.

Issued

Oct 30, 2009

Abate by

Nov 4, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 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 that could result in fracture and crushing
injuries or death:
a) Warehouse Area in front of door L5- A Toyota Forklift was used to
elevate an employee on
a work platform, a wood pallet, which did not meet the requirements for
elevating personnel.
The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately six (6) feet.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to
correct this hazard
is to provide and require the use of a work platform designed to lift
personnel in accordance
with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASME), B56.1-2005 Safety
Standard for Low
and High Lift Trucks, Section 4.17.
No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Oct 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 4, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced