OSHA Inspection: OSPREY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

Mar 10, 1987

Abate by

Mar 14, 1987

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $50 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:
a) On or about January 7, 1987, employees were exposed to the hazard of
being struck by falling trusses at buildings located at 17094 Boca
Club Blvd., Track G, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 in that adequate and
continuous lateral bracing and proper diagonal bracing was not used
to prevent toppling and dominoing during erection. Bracing through
chords laterally and cross bracing was not provided to ensure that
trusses were secure in a straight and plumb position.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard would be to ensure that the Truss Plate Institute, BWT-76,
Bracing Wood Trusses Commentary and Recommendations are carried out
according to procedures as the job progresses.

Issued

Mar 10, 1987

Abate by

Mar 14, 1987

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Mar 10, 1987

Abate by

Mar 14, 1987