Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 employees were exposed to the hazard of unintentional machine movement: At the establishment, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard from a scissors lift due to unplanned movement. On or about 01/14/11, a fatality occurred involving a Skyjack Scissors Lift. Skyjack Scissors Lift (model number SJIII 3219, serial number 220189498) unexpectedly traveled in reverse direction and pinned an employee between the Skyjack Scissors Lift and a second Skyjack Scissors Lift (model number SJ 3220, serial number 62405). One method to correct this apparent hazard is to conduct pre-start inspections (pre-operational inspections). Table 2.7 of the Operating Manual for the Skyjack Scissors Lift (model number SJIII 3219, serial number 22018949, manufactured in 2009) provides a detailed operator's checklist that meets the ANSI/SIA A92.6-2006 Section 7.3.3 Pre-start inspection. Before use each day or at the beginning of each shift, the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and a functional test including but not limited to the following: (1)Operating and emergency controls. (2)Safety devices. (3)Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks. (4)Cables and wiring harness. (5)Loose or missing parts. (6)Tires and wheels. (7)Placards, warning, control markings, and operating manual(s). (8)Outriggers, stabilizers, and other structures. (9)Guardrail system. (10)Items specified by the manufacturer. DISCLAIMER: a)The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b)The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method. Abatement certification and documentation are required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).