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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 315514745
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,975.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 09/15/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/19/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 10/14/2011
Final Order: 10/19/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/19/2011 | 09/19/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/19/2011 | 09/19/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2011 | $2,975.00 | 09/19/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 in that employees were exposed to possible falls and/or being struck and/or crushed by a manlift that may fall during use: (a) ESTABLISHMENT -- THE EMPLOYER DID NOT ENSURE THAT THE ONE (1) IN- HOUSE METAL-FABRICATED MANLIFT ATTACHED TO A PROPANE FORKLIFT TRUCK WAS APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED ENGINEER PRIOR TO EMPLOYEE(S) USING IT FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS APPARENT HAZARD IS TO USE A PLATFORM THAT MEETS THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE ANSI B56.1-2005 ENTITLED "SAFETY STANDARD FOR LOW LIFT AND HIGH LIFT TRUCKS", IN PARTICULAR, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE STANDARD: 1. Have a qualified engineer evaluate the structural integrity of the platform, including the bent sections, to ensure that the platform has a structural safety factor of not less than 3 to 1 (ANSI B56.1-2005, paragraph 7.37.1(g). 2. Provide a means to securely attach the platform to the lifting carriage or forks of the fork truck (ANSI B56.1- 2005, paragraph 7.37.3(c)). 3. Ensure that the lifting platform is designed so that the floor of the platform that personnel stands on is not more than 200 mm (7.8 inches) above the level of the forks (ANSI B56.1-2005, paragraph 7.3.3(b). 4. Ensure that the maximum load including personnel and equipment, the weight of the empty platform, and the minimum capacity of the truck on which the platform can be used is prominently displayed on the platform. Note: The combined weight of the platform load and personnel cannot exceed one-half of the capacity of the fork truck on which the platform load is used. (ANSI B56.1-2005 paragraph 7.37.3(i). 5. There shall be a minimum floor space of 450 mm )18 inches) X 450 mm (18 inches) for each platform occupant.