Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 310355664
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/13/2007
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2007
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 04/20/2007
Final Order: 01/14/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/14/2008 | $5,000.00 | 04/13/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2007 | $5,000.00 | 04/13/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of falling from an elevation and/or struck-by: On or about October 16, 2006, and at times prior and after thereto, employees were exposed to falls and struck-by hazards where the personnel platform was attached to a Nissan Forklift, Serial No. 9C2206, and operated in a manner and condition for which it was not designed or intended: a) The operator of the forklift repeatedly maneuvered the vehicle horizontally forward and reverse with the personnel platform raised approximately 28 feet above the level below. Employees within the elevated personnel platform were exposed to the hazards of being thrown from the personnel platform by the sudden change in direction of the vehicle. b) The combined weights of the platform, personnel, and loads exceeded the industrial truck's capacity exemplified by the counterweight and rear wheels lifting from the floor while pulling and lifting pallets with the personnel basket and employee elevated. The platform used to lift personnel did not have information prominently displayed to indicate the maximum load, weight of platform, and minimum capacity of the truck on which it can be used. Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are as follows: 1) Do not exceed one-half the capacity of the combined weight of the platform, load, and personnel as required by ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, Section 4.17.3(o); 2) Place travel controls in neutral and set the parking brake when an employee is elevated on the platform as required by ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, Section 4.17.3 (g); 3) Maneuver the platform slowly, only for minor adjustments in horizontal positions when personnel are on the platform as required by ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, Section 4.17.3(l); 4) Ensure all information is prominently indicated on the platform as required by ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, Section 7.37.3(i).
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