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

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because: An employee, who was working on an unapproved work platform lifted by a Sky Trak 6036 (aka "rough terrain forklift truck") that was operated by a forklift operator, was ejected from the elevated platform when the Sky Trak 6036 tipped over to the left on the hill. As a result, the employee fell to the ground and suffered serious injuries. 12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and practices by elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards. Elimination of existing or potential hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is preferred because it eliminates the need for further employee protection. When elimination is not feasible, reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using methods such as engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be promptly used. When these methods are inadequately reach acceptable levels, personal protective equipment shall be provided and used." Location: Tree trimming project site at 6781 Hauaala Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746