OSHA Inspection: D & L WELD, INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $3,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane, serial
#35672, used for "bungee jumping" purposes and the
crane manufacturer does not recommend such use of their
equipment, on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to obtain written
approval from the manufacturer of any equipment involved
in such an application.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 27, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Suitable handholds and/or steps were not
provided for ease in gaining access the P & H 75T
Hydraulic Truck Crane cab.  Operator is required to
climb 32" using the outriggers, an additional 25" step
to platform, and no handholds available, on or about
May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement woulb be to follow guidelines
in Section 15-1.8.3 ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes and
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.1051(a), General Requirements for
stairways and ladders.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - On the P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane,
the boom angle indicator was not operational, thus the
angle could not be accurately read, on or about May 16,
1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to repair or replace
the instrument and assure it is readable from the operator's
station as specified in Section 15-1.19.1.b, ANSI B30.15 Mobile
Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - To assist in stabilizing the personnel
platform during "bungee jumping" activities the basket
is attached to the jib, thus the jib is being used for
purposes other than those recommended by the manufacturer,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One means of abatement would be to strickly adhere to
manufacturer guidelines and recommendations, as specified
in Section 15-1.9.1.e, ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 26, 1992

Penalty

Initial $800

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Inspections of the P & H 75T Hydraulic
Truck Crane, serial #35672, were not conducted at
intervals necessary to detect deficiencies such as,
broken boom angle indicator and hydraulic line leak,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish a
program whereby frequent inspections, as defined in
Section 15-2.1.1.b ANSI B30.15, are conducted, and to
assure proper functions of those critical components
of the crane listed in Section 15-2.1.2.a through h,
ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Documentation of required monthly
inspections was not kept for the P & H 75T Hydraulic
Truck Crane, serial #35672, on or about May 16, 1992.
One means of abatement would be to adhere to the guidelines
specified in Section 15-2.1.6 ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic
Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 29, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Documentation of required monthly
inspections was not kept for the running ropes on
the P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane, serial #35672,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to adhere to the
guidelines specified in Section15-2.4.1.a through d, ANSI
B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 26, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Those operations under the direct control
of the crane operator, and in need of additional safety
precautions, were not ceased and rectified to assure the
safety of those involved, such as but not limited to,
anti-two block device; posted load capacity of personnel
platform; adequate rigging of personnel platform; side
loading of boom and personnel under the load, on or about
May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish a policy
whereby the crane operator has a responsibility to identify
existing and predictable hazards within the scope of his/her
experience knowledge, and to exercise authority to stop and
refuse to handle loads until safety has been assured, as
specified in Section 15-3.1.3.d ANSI B30.15 Mobil Hydraulic
Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Personnel platform secured to the boom/jib
and the "bungee jumper" jumping and swinging subjected the
boom of the P & H 75T Hydraulic Truck Crane to side loading,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to discontinue the
practice of attaching the man-basket to the jib and to cease
side loading as specified in Section 15-3.2.3.d ANSI B30.15
Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - Employee hoisted and lowered in a
personnel platform connected to the hook of a P & H
75T Hydraulic Truck Crane, serial #35672, as prohibited
in Section 15-3.2.3.e ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic
Cranes, on or about May 16, 1992.
OSHA permits the use of crane suspended personnel platforms in the
construction setting if it is determined that in certain limited
situations some tasks could not be accomplished in a less hazardous
manner, or it was impossible to do such in any other manner.
The Bungee Jumping industry does not fall within the scope of con-
struction.  However, similar conditions existed that are recognized
hazards and warrant consideration under the OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1926.550(g), such as, but not limited to:
- (g)(3)(ii)(a):    need for a boom angle indicator;
- (g)(3)(ii)(c):    need for an anti-two-blocking device;
- (g)(4)(i)(a) :    personnel platforms not designed by a qualified
engineer or a qualified person competent in
structural design;
- (g)(4)(i)(b) :    suspension systems not designed to minimize
tipping:
- (g)(4)(i)(c) :    platform capacity not known, thus not sure of
the five times max. intended load;
- (g)(4)(ii)(a):    guardrail system did not meet Subpart M, and
not enclosed from the toeboard to mid-rail;
- (g)(4)(ii)(b):    no grab rail provided;
- (g)(4)(ii)(d):    entrance chain not provided with restraining
device to prevent accidental opening;
- (g)(4)(ii)(f):    no head protection worn;
- (g)(4)(ii)(i):    personnel platform had no plate or marking
indicating the weight of the platform and rated
load capacity;
- (g)(4)(iv)(a):    rigging bridle not connected to a master link
or shackle;
- (g)(4)(iv)(b):    hook not of the type to be closed and locked;
- (g)(4)(iv)(d):    eyes in wire rope slings not fabricated with
thimbles;
- (g)(5)(vi)   :    proof testing to 125of capacity not done, no
one knew the capacity of the platform;
- (g)(6)(i)    :    body parts not kept inside the platform;
- (g)(6)(iv)   :    crane opertor left controls and platform was
suspended and occupied;
One feasible means of abatement would be to cease operations where
employees are required to be on the load or hook while hoisting,
lowering, swinging, or travelling.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $800

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - The operator of the P & H Truck Crane
left his position, and the personnel platform and "Jump
Master" remained suspended, on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish safe
work practices whereby crane operator(s) never leave the
controls with the load suspended, as specified in Section
15-3.2.4.a ANSI B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000

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 fall hazards:
a.   Shirley Acres - The employee(s) were allowed to stand or
pass under the personnel platform while it was suspended,
on or about May 16, 1992.
One feasible means of abatement would be to establish safe
procedures and areas whereby garound crew employees are not
in any danger zone nor permitted to stand or pass under the
load or hook, as specified in Section 15-3.2.4.b, ANSI B30.15
bile Hydraulic Cranes.

Issued

Jun 19, 1992

Abate by

Jun 26, 1992