Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 was free from recognized hazards which were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were allowed to use pallets to access semi-trailers (storage) which exposed employees to falls to falls from heights that could cause serious injuries: a) On or about July 3, 2007, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards while using pallets as ladders while accessing semi-trailers to retrieve materials. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition is to provide rolling stairs with handrails and/or ladders which conform in accordance with ANSI-A14.1, 1982, Section 5.1.1.1. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").