OSHA Inspection: DONALD J. BRAASCH CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $788 Reduced

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,050

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994

Penalty

Initial $49,000 · Current $5,000 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:
a)On or about 3/29/94. Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck
by and/or crushed by a 13,000 lb concrete form which was being lifted by a
P & H
15 ton crane.  The form was suspended by a two-legged wire rope bridal
sling which
was attached to a 3/8 inch grade 70 carbon steel chain. The chain was used
for
overhead lifting was not in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and
the requirements of ANSI B30.9 1990, section 9-1.1.  The chain
manufacturer, in its
product manual, lists a working load limit of 6,600 lbs. and does not
recommend
grade 70 chain for overhead lifting.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable methods to correct this
hazard
is to
use an alloy steel chain which is rated for the maximum intended load to
be lifted.

Issued

Aug 1, 1994

Abate by

Aug 4, 1994