OSHA Inspection: SCOTT CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Oct 18, 1995

Abate by

Oct 22, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:
(a)  Location:  Jobsite, 40 Buttonwood Avenue, Haverhill, MA;
On or about 6/16/95, employees were exposed to the hazard of a roof truss
collapse
while installing trusses on a building without utilizing temporary lateral
bracing.
One feasible and acceptable method among others to correct this hazard
when installing
trusses is to:
1.  Always use temporary bracing during erection to hold the trusses until
permanent bracing is in place.
2.  Install the proper lateral brace according to the specific truss
design.
3.  Sufficiently anchor or restrain the lateral brace with diagonal brace
to prevent
truss movement.
4.  Make sure the bracing members are a minimum of 2" x 4" at least 8 feet
in
length and lapped at least 2 trusses.
5.  Make sure all cross and diagonal braces run on an approximate 45 degree
angle.

Issued

Oct 18, 1995

Abate by

Oct 22, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Oct 18, 1995

Abate by

Oct 22, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced