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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300140076
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/22/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/1999 | $750.00 | 04/22/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/1999 | $1,500.00 | 04/22/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
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: (a)At the Jobsite/Dogwood Elementary School - MEC Self Propelled Elevating Work Platforms ¿Sissor Lift! #2033ES was extended with two employees working 14ft high on a 12 inch heating duct; one employee worked while sitting on the top rail and was not protected from falling; On or about 12/3/98. ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this hazard is to: 1.Train the operators to comply with ANSI Standard A92.6-1979 in Section 14.2. "Self propelled Elevating Platforms" and Section 14.2.6 which states "Personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform thereon unless they are secured by a safety harness/ lanyard fixed to manufacturer approved hard points. Use of railings, planks, ladders or any other device on the workplatform not conforming to Section 14.3.3 for achieving addition height shall be prohibited." ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR 1903.19