OSHA Inspection: GAF BUILDING MATERIALS CORP.

Issued

Jan 12, 1995

Abate by

Jan 18, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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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 hazards of collision and tipover:
a.)  Workplace - The employee operating the model 02-5FG30 Toyota forklift
truck (serial
number 75657) in the yard, was not using the seat belts, on or about
1/4/95.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to strictly enforce the use of seat belts.

Issued

Jan 12, 1995

Abate by

Feb 14, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,125

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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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 hazards of pipeline collapse and pipe separation:
a.)  Modified Bitumen Rolled Roofing Department - A pipe hanger for a
2-inch diameter
pipeline for 80 psi air was hanging from the pipeline by the emergency
shower under the Fife
guide and this 2-inch diameter pipeline was not supported along the
horizontal run south of the
emergency shower, the vertical run near the emergency shower, and a
horizontal span of 15 to
20 feet north of the emergency shower, on or about 1/4/94.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to assure that piping systems are carried on adjustable hangers or
properly leveled rigid hangers
or supports and springs, sway bracing and vibration dampeners.