OSHA Inspection: LOMAN DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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 were likely
to cause death or
serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a
fall hazard:
On or about 04/16/2012, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of
approximately 16 feet
while working from a pallet on the forks of a Toyota forklift.
Among other means, a feasible method of abatement is to prohibit employees
from riding or
standing on the forks of the forklift and to utilize an a aerial lift to
elevate employees.
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION  OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

May 22, 2012