OSHA Inspection: RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Issued

Jul 30, 2010

Abate by

Aug 11, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $1,219 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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:
a) On or about 03/23/10, at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, in West Palm Beach,
Florida,
employees were exposed to fall hazards while operating manually propelled
elevating aerial
platforms that were being moved while elevated and occupied.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to follow the safety rules outlined in the manufacturer's Operating
Instruction Manual (Part
No.27871).
b) On or about 03/23/10, at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, in West Palm Beach,
Florida,
employees were exposed to fall hazards while operating a manually
propelled
elevating aerial
platform that were modified without the written permission or approval of
the manufacturer.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to follow the provisions outlined in the American National Standards
Institute, ANSI/SIA A92.3-
2006.
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.