OSHA Inspection: GAINER PARK CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

Aug 29, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:    a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 18 feet while elevated and working from a wood platform on the forks of a Lull forklift that was not specifically designed by the manufacturer for lifting personnel.    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 the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 29, 2012

Abate by

Sep 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d) NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.178(l) of this chapter.    29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a) The employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).