OSHA Inspection: SIGN SHOP ILLUMINATED, LLC

Issued

2006-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $375.00 · Current $100.00 Reduced

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 crushing injury from collapse of the crane:
(a) On or about May 8, 2006 and at times prior, employees were exposed to
crushing
injury while using a telescoping truck mounted crane #103 in which the
outriggers were
set upon (2x4) pieces of wood that were not uniform or adequate in size to
prevent
unintended tipping or collapse of the crane, as referenced in ASME
B30.5-2000.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
"AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
1. Utilize the calculation method for determining the proper size, and
length of
the blocking/cribbing area by determining the area of the float (in square
feet) x
3 which will equal the blocking area (in square feet). 2. Utilize the
calculation
methods of capacity of the crane (in tons) divided by five which will
equal the
blocking area in square feet.

Issued

2006-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $375.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

Issued

2006-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2006-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced