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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304316987
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/24/2003 I
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/2003 | $1,000.00 | 01/24/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2003 | $2,100.00 | 01/24/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 fall hazard and/or being struck-by a Snorkel Lift, Model ATB-60JD, Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platform that had mechanical and safety equipment deficiencies: (a) Southeast Corner of Building - Employees were exposed to falling from, being thrown from, or struck-by a Snorkel Lift, Model ATB-60JD, Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platform that had a broken guardrail, defective tires, the hydraulic control for the boom was being suspended by the line and electrical wires, and the engine/control compartment access doors was held closed with rubber straps as the latches and hinges were broken and/or missing. Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Comply with the daily and periodic inspection requirements of ANSI/SIA A92.5, Standard for Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms and the OmniQuip Snorkel International, Operators manual for the ATB-60JD work platform.