OSHA Inspection: STEEL STRUCTURES ERECTION INC.

Issued

1988-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1988-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $560.00 · Current $560.00

General-duty citation text

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 being struck by falling objects.
Southeast Elevator Shaft
a) A bundle of steel flashing was lifted approximately 30 ft over
employees working on the 16th floor, of the skeleton steel structure.
The suspended flashings slipped from their bundle and the single
sling (choker), causing each of the approx. 25 pieces (6"x8"x10') to
fall from the 18th floor of the structure. The material fell down to
a location on the 16th floor where employees were working, striking
them and forcing an employee down an opening created by material
falling to the 15th floor.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to avoid carrying load over employees, also for
personnel to stand clear of the suspended load. The load shall be
securely attached to the hook by means of slings or other approved
devices, and that the load is well secured and properly balanced in the
sling or lifting device before it is lifted more than a few inches.

Issued

1988-03-25 00:00:00

Abate by

1988-03-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $560.00 · Current $560.00