OSHA Inspection: PREMIUM STONE INC

Issued

Jun 9, 2006

Abate by

Jun 21, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 was free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to being struck, crushed or pinned by shifting or falling
granite slabs during the
process of unloading an open top intermodal cargo container:
A)On or about 12/13/05: At Establishment
Following the removal of the top horizontal support bracing of the cargo
securement system, an
employee sustained fatal injuries when unsupported marble slabs tipped
over and pinned him.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE METHODS OF ABATEMENT INCLUDE:
1) Obtain from shipping company, the cargo securement system utilized for
transport of goods
with a description of load bearing vertical and horizontal members.
2) Develop written procedures for the safe removal of individual crates of
natural stone slabs
from the interior of intermodal containers which would include but is not
limited to:
a) Inspection of shipments of natural stone for indications of damage,
shifting or any
conditions that would indicate that shipment is unstable prior to entry
into the container and
periodically throughout the unloading process.
b) Provide secondary means of support prior to removing any load bearing
vertical or
horizontal brace from an individual slab or crate of natural stone.
c) During the progression of the removal process, ensure that remaining
natural stone
slabs and crates are secured against tipping or falling.
3) Train employees on the safe removal procedures.
WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR
1903.19.