OSHA Inspection: BENCH COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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
employees were exposed to being struck by an overturning truck
crane and its load. At the jobsite at Schenectady International, an
employee was struck by an overturning hydraulic truck crane
(Gallion, Model 150EA, Serial # 10472) while walking or working
near the crane.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to designate a person that will be
responsible for determining and controlling safety as specified by
paragraph 15-3.2.3-m of American National Standard, ANSI B30.15.
His determinations shall be in accord with decisions such as
position of load, boom location, ground support, travel route, and
speed of movement. In addition, specified tire pressures shall be
maintained. The boom shall be carried in line with the direction of
motion. Sudden starts and stops must be avoided. Tag or restraint
should be used to snub swinging of the load.

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

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 being struck by an overturning truck
crane and its load. At the jobsite at Schenectady International, an
employee was struck by an overturning hydraulic truck crane
(Gallion, Model 150EA, Serial #10472).
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to avoid sudden starts and stops when
rotating the crane. The rotational speed shall be such that the
load will not swing out beyond the radii at which it can be used
when rotation of the load is hazardous as specified by paragraph
15-3.2.3-o of American National Standard, ANSI B30.15.

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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
employees were exposed to being struck by an overturning truck
crane and its load due to the lack of proper examination of the
crane operator. At the jobsite at Schenectady International, an
employee was struck by an overturning truck crane.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to require crane operators to pass a
practical examination and the examination shall be limited to the
specific type of equipment which he will operate as specified by
paragraph 15-3.2.3-o of American National Standard, ANSI B30.5.

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 employees
were exposed to being crushed inside the cab of the crane because crane
operator was not using
seat belt when operating the hydraulic truck crane (Gallion, Model 150 EA,
serial # 10472).
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is
to require, enforce, and monitor the use of safety seat belt by the crane
operator.

Issued

Oct 9, 1997

Abate by

Oct 15, 1997

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced