OSHA Inspection: AC-DC SIGN GROUP

Issued

Sep 30, 2010

Abate by

Oct 19, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 from a vehicle-mounted aerial ladder:
On or about August 04, 2010, and at times prior thereto, employees
utilized and
operated a vehicle-mounted aerial ladder with the deficiencies listed
below. The
employees were exposed to fall hazards associated with aerial ladders as a
result
of incorrectly maintained equipment:
a.Boom Angle Indicator on boom basket not working
b.Rotating bearings unguarded
c.Missing and faded labels throughout the Skyhook
d.Hydraulic leak on piston
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
these hazards is to perform maintenance and conduct and record inspections
and
tests on the vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating aerial ladder in
accordance
with American National Standard Institute, Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and
Rotating Aerial Devices, Standard A92.2-1990, Section 8 for owners and
users,
as stipulated below:
1.Ensuring the following tests and inspections are performed by the
operator once
daily, prior to first use:
A.Operating controls and associated mechanisms for conditions
interfering with proper operation
B.Visual and audible safety devices for malfunction
C.Hydraulic or pneumatic systems for observable deterioration or
excessive leakage
D.Fiberglass and other insulating components for visible damage or
contamination
E.Missing or illegible operational markings
F.Electrical apparatus for malfunction, signs of excessive
deterioration, dirt and moisture accumulation.
2.Any suspected items shall be carefully examined and determination made
by a qualified person as to whether they constitute a safety hazard.  All
unsafe items shall be replaced or repaired before use.

Issued

Sep 30, 2010

Abate by

Oct 19, 2010

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $900

Issued

Sep 30, 2010

Abate by

Oct 19, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Sep 30, 2010

Abate by

Oct 5, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500