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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 123287971
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/06/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/19/2004 | $500.00 | 03/06/2004 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2004 | $2,500.00 | 03/06/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 the employee who was in a bucket of an aerial lift bucket truck was exposed to severe contusion, abrasion and muscle spasm: WORKSITE - On/About January 16, 2004, the International aerial lift bucket truck, CT license H 48975, at 67 Bartlett Lane, Stamford, CT which was used for pruning various trees at a residential house slid downward the driveway while an employee was still in the bucket due to the following deficiencies. Subsequently, the bucket of the truck collided with the house and the employee sustained muscle spasms. 1.The existing conditions, such as (but not limited to) the down slopped driveway that was covered with snow were not considered. 2. The outriggers were not firmly and securely placed on the surface of the ground or firmly and securely on the industry approved outrigger pads which were firmly and securely placed on the ground.. 3. The wheel chocks were not placed under the wheel at a minimum of two (2) when conditions warrant, preferably under the rear two (2) wheels. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to: 1. Evaluate the surrounding areas and existing conditions prior to parking and setting up the truck(s). 2. Place the outriggers firmly and securely on the surface at all times. 3. Place more than one (1) wheel chocks under the preferred wheels at all times. 4. Train and instruct employees on the above procedures. 5. Follow ANSI Z133.1-1988 Paragraph 5.2.6; Wheel chocks shall be installed before using an aerial lift. 6. Follow ANSI Z133.1-1998 Paragraph 5.2.18; Booms shall not be operated unless outriggers, where required, are down. 7. Utilize other engineering feasibility. ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR 1903.19