OSHA Inspection: CREATIVE ERECTORS, LLC

Issued

Jan 26, 2011

Abate by

Feb 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $3,087 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 struck by and caught in hazards:
a) Employees were exposed to struck by and caught-in hazards while using
an SJ66T Skyjack
aerial lift as a crane to raise and lower tiltwall pipe braces.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to
comply with the
aerial lift manufacturers safety instructions and precautions that
prohibit using the lift as a crane.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the certification of corrective action worksheet), and in addition,
documentation
demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your
certification.  This
documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase
or repair of
equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written
records.

Issued

Jan 26, 2011

Abate by

Feb 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,780 · Current $2,646 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:
a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards while using an SJ66T Skyjack
aerial lift at an
elevation of approximately 25 feet with damaged guardrails and a missing
entry gate.
Among others, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to
comply with the
aerial lift manufacturers safety instructions and precautions that
prohibit using the lift without
the entry gate and guardrails.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the certification of corrective action worksheet).