OSHA Inspection: C.B. SERVICE

Issued

Dec 6, 2010

Abate by

Dec 10, 2010

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,360 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 the hazards of a fall from elevation:
a)  On or about 11/02/2010, an employee was exposed to a fall of
approximately
18 feet to the ground level below, while accessing a roof.  The employee
was
using a JLG scissor lift Model 2646ES.  The employee failed to keep both
feet
firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times.  The employee
climbed the
scissor lifts guardrails to access the roof of the building.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to comply with ANSI A92.6-1990 for Self-Propelled Elevating Work
Platforms: Section 8.10.1:
Personnel Footing: Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on platform
floor while working
thereon. Use of planks, ladders, or any devices on the platform for
achieving additional height
or reach shall be prohibited.

Issued

Dec 6, 2010

Abate by

Dec 10, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,400