OSHA Inspection: LONE MAPLE CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jul 6, 1999

Abate by

Jul 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

Issued

Jul 6, 1999

Abate by

Jul 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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 12 foot 1975 Mirro Craft aluminum boat that was over
loaded by
approximately 308 lbs.  One method that would of been acceptable abatement
would of been to
make two trips, with only two employees in the boat and also have the U.S.
Coast Guard tell
you the weight capacity.
On the jobsite - The 12 foot aluminum Mirro Craft boat with a maximum
capacity
of 575
lbs. with 3 people was over loaded with 4 men and approximately 308 lbs
over the
maximum weight.

Issued

Jul 6, 1999

Abate by

Jul 12, 1999

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 twelve foot 1975 Mirro Craft aluminum boat that was not
inspected daily
before use.  It had defects that caused two employees to lose their lives.
Among the methods
of acceptable abatement to correct this hazard was to inspect the boat
prior to being used.
On the jobsite - The twelve foot Mirro Craft boat was not inspected prior
to use.