OSHA Inspection: TAMPA SHIPYARDS, INCORPORATED

Issued

Mar 3, 1986

Abate by

Mar 5, 1986

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 likley to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that tower crane operator(s)
and other employees were exposed to the hazards of collapse of tower
crane boom(s), falling loads(s), toppled tower crane(s), and being
struck by moving tower crane(s) and load(s).
a) On or about October 4, 1985, and at other times, tower crane(s) were
operated by employee(s) who were not qualified by extensive knowledge
training and experience.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, is to
develop and implement a training program for tower crane operators
and supervisors, which shall include a thorough familiarization of
the equipment, and of the equipment manuals, published by the equipment
manufacturer, and direct supervision by a qualified operator, until
proficiency in crane operations and inspections has been demonstrated.
Training shall emphasize the proper procedures for operators and
supervisors regarding the operator's authority to stop and refuse to
handle load(s) until safety has been assured.

Issued

Mar 3, 1986

Abate by

Mar 6, 1986

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 3, 1986

Abate by

Mar 14, 1986

Penalty

Initial $9,000

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 tower crane operator(s)
and other employees were exposed to the hazard of equipment failure,
such as crane collapse, toppling, and falling loads:
a) On or about October 4, 1985, and at other times, tower crane(s) were
operated without conducting frequent and complete periodic inspection
to ensure safe operation.
One feasible and acceptable abatement method, among others, is to
establish and follow an effective inspection schedule for daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections, in accordance with the
equipment manufacturer.