Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: OTHER

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of Maryland: 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)Date of Violation:02/28/01 Location:In Front of Building 3216A Equipment:JLG Aerial Lifts, Model 600A Condition:The boom of an aerial lift was used to pull and lift another aerial lift in an attempt to get it out of soft ground in which it was stuck. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to prohibit the use of the boom of these aerial lifts to raise the chassis, push or pull the machine, lift or support objects, or other uses not intended by the manufacturer. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.