OSHA Inspection: SLADE SIGN CO.

Issued

1998-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

1998-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $1500.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Employees were exposed to crushing hazards in the shop area of this
establishment. Signs were
routinely removed from transport trailers with a crane, set onto a dolly,
and rolled into the shop
where they were later welded to the frame of the dolly to prevent the sign
from falling over.
This work practice could result in serious injury or death in the event an
employee is struck by
a falling sign.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THE HAZARD IS:
Evaluate all dollies to determine the maximum size and weight that each
dolly can safely
transport.  The casters on all dollies should be fitted with a braking
system.  Secure the sign to
the dolly prior to removing it from the stability of the crane attachment.