OSHA Inspection: PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $11,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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.    A.)  On or about April 30, 2017, employees of Pennsylvania Power Company were exposed to roll-over / crush hazards when operating an Altec AT37-G aerial lift on a Ford F-550XL Super Duty truck chassis on an inclined roadway that exceeded a five degree slope. The truck rolled backwards and tipped over, causing the bucket to strike the roadway.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Amongst other means, feasible means and methods to abate this hazard included, but are not limited to:    - Follow the procedures listed in the Altec AT Class Operator's Manual which states to operate the unit on firm surfaces that are level or have up to a five degree slope.  - Provide training to employees about the hazards of operating said vehicles on slopes greater than five degrees.

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii): An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not adequately trained:    A.)  Pennsylvania Power Company, on or about April 30, 2017 employees were operating an Altec AT37-G aerial lift on a Ford F-550XL Super Duty truck chassis and with regard to said vehicle were not adequately trained in the proper positioning of the aerial lift/truck chassis, what constitutes an adequate working surface, slope, how to measure/determine slope, how to measure/determine slope, and the design capacity and operational limits of the lift.