Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 306068677
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/10/2004 I
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 05/25/2004
Final Order: 09/20/2004
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/20/2004 | $4,200.00 | 05/10/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2004 | $4,200.00 | 05/10/2004 | 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 employees were exposed to the hazards of falls in that: a) The employer did not ensure that the Genie S-65 Boom lift was operated in accordance with the American National Standard Institute 92.5 standard (ANSI) 92.5) which states in Section 7.9 that "The aerial platform shall be used in accordance with this standard. The user shall ensure that before each movement of the aerial platform, if repositioning the platform, that the operator shall ensure the aerial platform is operated on a surface within the limits specified by the manufacturer. The manufacturer's operating instructions state; do not raise or extend the boom unless the machine is on a firm level surface. On or about April 7, 2004, the employer allowed the Genie S-65 Boom lift to be operated while on a slope surface at the Northwest corner of the building which resulted in the fatal accident when the boom lift tipped over. This condition was exacerbated by the wet ground conditions from recent rain. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to prohibiting the use of the Genie S-65 Boom lift on a sloped or unlevel surface.
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