OSHA Inspection: M.I.R. ENTERPRISES

Issued

Dec 14, 2011

Abate by

Dec 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 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 fall from height:
a)  On or about 10/25/11, and at times prior thereto, employee were expose
to
a fall of approximately 4 feet to the concrete ground below.  The employee
was
standing on the fourth rung of an eight foot Husky fiberglass step ladder
in a
folded state, leaned against the exterior of the building.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement in accordance
with provisions
stipulated in ANSI/A14.5-1992 for Ladders--Portable Reinforced Plastic,
Paragraph 9.3.1.
9.3.2.1 as applicable. Essential Elements include, but are not limited to,
the following:
1. Step ladders shall be used only in a fully-open position.
2. The step ladder base shall be placed with a secure footing on a firm,
level support surface.
3. Users shall ensure that the step ladder is fully opened, with spreaders
locked, and all feet
contacting a firm level support surface.

Issued

Dec 14, 2011

Abate by

Dec 19, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced