OSHA Inspection: SUN SAND AND GRAVEL INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2005

Abate by

Apr 6, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 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 the
crane operator was not properly qualified to operate the truck crane:
(a)Sun Sand and Gravel Inc., at 1.9 Miles S.E. of Highway 24 on Tigiwon
Rd., Minturn, CO 81645:  On August 8, 2005 the employer did not ensure
the operator of the Grove RT635C truck crane was qualified to operate the
crane in that the operator did not take a practical operating examination.
This
condition exposed the employee to the hazards of operating a crane for
which
he was not properly qualified.
Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method to
correct this hazard is to ensure the operator is properly trained and
qualified as directed by
ANSI B30.5-1968, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers - An
American National
Standard - Safety Standard for Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Trains
Section
5-3.1.2.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Nov 16, 2005

Abate by

Apr 6, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 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 the
crane operator was exposed to the hazards of operating a crane that was
not actively
maintained:
(a)Sun Sand and Gravel Inc., at 1.9 Miles S.E. of Highway 24 on Tigiwon
Rd., Minturn, CO 81645:  On August 8, 2005 the employer did not ensure
an active preventive maintenance program, including detailed records was
established and implemented for the safe operation of the crane.   This
condition exposed the employee to hazards such as but not limited to:
inadequate lubrication, excess dirt, grease, or foreign matter, cracks and
leaks,
excessive wear, improper torque, cracked or broken structures and welds,
improper alignment and insulation of wire rope, and damaged, frayed, or
broken wire rope strands.
Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method to
correct this hazard is to ensure preventive maintenance is performed on
the crane as directed
by ANSI B30.5-1968, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers - An
American
National Standard - Safety Standard for Crawler, Locomotive and Truck
Trains Section 5-
2.3.1.  Manitowoc Crane Care has a Grove Maintenance Inspection Manual
prepared for use
when performing required maintenance and inspection.  The manual also
serves as an
inspection reference for those items to be checked on a mileage basis.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Nov 16, 2005

Abate by

Apr 6, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced