OSHA Inspection: RICE MOHAWK U.S. CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD

Issued

Sep 10, 1993

Abate by

Sep 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $1,135 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 likley to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
(a)  Jobsite  -  The hazard of being struck by or crushed by the
collapse of unsupported steel during the dismantling operation;
in that when cutters (burners) proceed the dismantling gangs,
the stability of the structure shall be maintained until the
members are removed, as required by ANSI A10.13 1989 15.16;
on or about 5/10/93.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard is when cutters (burners) proceed the
dismantling gangs, the stability of the structure shall be
maintained until the members are removed as required by ANSI
A10.13 1989 15.16 and DOT Department of Steel construction
manual.  Acceptable methods of supporting the structure is by
using temporary bolts or crane(s) as determined by engineering
survey.

Issued

Sep 10, 1993

Abate by

Sep 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $1,135 Reduced