OSHA Inspection: STERLING PRE CAST

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

May 7, 2003

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 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 injuries, in that tag lines and proper
rigging were not
being used, while moving a concrete septic tank:
A) On or about February 20, 2003 and at times prior to, employees were
exposed to
crushing injuries while in the process of moving a concrete septic tank
without using a tag
line and proper rigging methods.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazardous condition would be to use tags lines to control the load and to
keep employees out
from under the loads.  Ensure slings are connected to proper lifting
points prior to lift, and
ensure slings are centered to keep the load level and under control.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

Apr 23, 2003

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

May 7, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

May 7, 2003

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

May 7, 2003

Issued

Apr 11, 2003

Abate by

May 7, 2003