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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313405250
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/05/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
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 | 12/30/2009 | $2,000.00 | 01/05/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2009 | $4,000.00 | 01/05/2010 | 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 an employee was exposed to fall hazards while climbing on the guardrails of a scissor lift: a)On November 10, 2009 at the facility located at One Action Road in Odessa, MO, an employee was observed climbing onto the guardrails of an elevated scissor lift to gain access to a roof structure on which the employee had to perform maintenance to a light. The employee was exposed to fall heights of approximately 21'. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: Comply with ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999, Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms which states in Chapter 7.10(9) that "personnel shall maintain a firm footing on the platform floor while working thereon. Climbing by occupants on the midrail or toprail of the aerial platform is prohibited." Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.T