OSHA Inspection: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE

Issued

2004-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $4500.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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: A crushing injury/death when platforms lifts were put
into service without
adequate repairs.
The platform lift was not maintained, documented and repair in accordance
with the acceptable
requirements of the American National Safety Standards for Self Propelled
Elevating Work
Platforms;  ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999 Section 7.4-Replacements parts: When parts
or components
are replaced, they shall be identical or equivalent to original aerial
platform parts or components.
(a) On and prior to 04/03/04, the Marklift platform lift replacement parts
installed on the control
lever were not equivalent or identical to the manufacturers parts and/or
repaired according to
the manufacturers specifications.
(b)  On or about 03/26/04, the Marklift platform lift up/down control was
repaired with parts
other then the equivalent of the manufacturers.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the
hazard:  All replacement
parts used and repairs should be equivalent to the manufacturers
specifications.
Abatement Certification required.

Issued

2004-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer
did not
furnish employmnent 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: An crushing/death hazard when faulty repairs and
inadequate inspection are
made on the self propelled elevating work platform.
Employees were exposed to a crushing hazard when powered platform lifts
are not properly
maintained and inspected in accordance with American National Standard
Institute for Self-
Propelled Elevating Work Platforms:  ANSI/ASI A92.6-1999: Section
7.5-Maintence Training;
The user shall assure only qualified personnel inspect and maintain the
aerial platform in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and section 7.3 and 7.4
of this standard.
Section 7.13(4): Record Retention and Dissemination:  When employees of
the user accomplish
repairs on the aerial platform, the user shall maintain written records.
The record shall include
the date of repair, a description of the work accomplished, and
identification of the person(s)
performing the repair.
(a) The employer did not assure the employees conducting repairs to the
safety of the lift
controls on the Marklift powered platform lift were qualified to perform
the repairs and inspect
the repairs to assure they were equivalent to the manufacturer's
specification.
(b)  On or about 03/26/04, the Marklift platform lift up/down control was
improperly repaired
with parts other than the equivalent of the manufacturer specifications.
(c)  On the Marklift platform lift, the company did not assure that the
maintenance records
included a description of the work that was accomplished and person(s)
performing the repairs.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct this
hazard;  Assure
maintenance people are properly trained and/or qualified contractor
service
all items that could
affect the safety of employees. Create a written record of the work
accomplished.
Abatement Certification required.

Issued

2004-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $6300.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent 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:  Crushing injuries/death when allow to operate a self
propelled elevating work
platform with a defective lift control were not taken out of service.
The employer failed to removed the platform lift from service or repair
when safety defects were
found as required by American National Standard Institute for
Self-Propelled Elevating Work
Platforms; ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999: Section 7.3 Inspection and maintence;
Users shall inspect and
maintain the aerial platform as required to ensure proper operation.
Aerial
platforms that are not
in proper operating condition shall be immediately removed from
service.Section 7.10(11): The
user shall direct the operator to immediately report to a supervisor any
problem(s) or
malfunctions(s) that become evident during operation. The user shall
ensure all problems and
malfunctions are repaired prior to continued use.  Section 7.3.3-Prestart
inspection: Before use
each day or at the beginning of each shift, the aerial platform shall be
given a visual and
functional test including but not limited to the following; Safety
devices.  The owners manual
affirms proper inspection and maintenance.
(a) On or before April 3, 2004, the employer allowed the Marklift
elevating work platform to
be operated when the control lever for up/down was noted to be defective
and not working
properly.
(b) Inspections were not conducted and documented prior to the last
operation
of the Marklift.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct this
hazard:  Train
maintenance and employees to properly inspect each platform lift prior to
use/shift and remove
from service any lift found with defects until properly corrected.
Abatement Certification required.

Issued

2004-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2004-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $1000.00