OSHA Inspection: HERMAN BEASLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC

Issued

Aug 9, 2010

Abate by

Oct 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 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 the hazard(s) of: crushing, struck by, ejection
and tip-over hazards.
The hazards created by the use of elevated work platform which was not
designed, constructed
and/or used in accordance with the acceptable requirements of the American
National Safety
Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks, ANSI/ASME B56.6-1992 and later
standards.
a)Outside, work platform, on or about March 16, 2010, and at times prior
to,
employees worked from an elevated work platform supported by a LULL, Rough
Terrain Forklift, Model 644, Highlander II S/N MAR95U13N11-4507, exposed
to fall hazards of about 13 feet.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
Ensure employer consult with the Manufacturer and the ANSI B56.6, which
states: To be
approved the fork-mounted personnel work platforms must comply with the
following design
requirements before the platform is used:
1.The platform floor must be slip resistant and not located more than 8
in. (200
mm) above the normal loadsupporting surface of the fork.
2. The platform floor dimensions shall not exceed:
a.Two times the load center distance as identified on the load chart for
the
attachment being used.
b.The platform shall not be wider than the width of the telehandler
(excluding outriggers) plus 10" (250 mm) on each side.
c.Minimum space for each platform occupant shall not be less than 18" (450
mm) in either direction.
3.A 4" (100 mm) minimum high toe plate must surround the perimeter of the
platform but may be omitted at the access opening.
4.Work platform occupants must be protected from pinch points or moving
parts.
5.The following information must be on the personnel work platform:
a.Maximum work load including personnel and equipment.
b.Weight of the empty platform.
6.Provide a means to securely mount and attach the platform to:
a.Only be centered side to side on the attachment and retained against the
vertical face of the forks or carriage.
b.Prevent the platform from inadvertent pivoting. 7.The platform must be
equipped with a guard rail meeting the following criteria:
a.A nominal height to the platform floor of 42" (1066 mm) around the
perimeter of the platform and include a midrail.
b.The guardrail shall be capable of withstanding a concentrated horizontal
force of 200 lb (890 N) applied at the point of least resistance without
permanent deformation.
8.The platform must be equipped with at least one lanyard anchorage point
for each
occupant and the lanyard anchorage points must be capable of withstanding
three
consecutive drop tests to simulate a 250 lb (113 kg) person falling 6 feet
(1800
mm) without allowing the test weight to fall free to the ground. A
deceleration
device may be included.
9.All load supporting structural elements of the work platform shall have a
structural safety factor of not less than 2 to 1 based on the minimum yield
strength of materials used.
The use of any personnel work platform is prohibited if it does not meet
all of the
above stated design requirements.
Ensure employer consult with LULL operator's safety manual and the
specific load chart
designated for the specific piece of equipment and attachments to
determine proper load capacity.

Issued

Aug 9, 2010

Abate by

Aug 12, 2010

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

Issued

Aug 9, 2010

Abate by

Oct 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $1,050

Issued

Aug 9, 2010

Abate by

Oct 29, 2010

Penalty

Current $1,050

Issued

Aug 9, 2010

Abate by

Oct 29, 2010