INDIANTOWN, FL · 1989-09-13

OSHA Inspection: W & W LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY

Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 1989-09-13, OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of W & W LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY in 7451 SW SPRING HEAVEN AVENUE SPRING HEAVEN ESTATES, INDIANTOWN, FL 33456 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 18397315.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: W & W LUMBER & BUILDING SUPPLY
Site address: 7451 SW SPRING HEAVEN AVENUE SPRING HEAVEN ESTATES
City: INDIANTOWN
State: FL
ZIP: 33456
Mailing: 16500 SW WARFIELD BLVD., INDIANTOWN, FL 34956

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Accident-driven (A)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: Non-union (B)

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 1989-09-13
Closing conference: 1989-10-31
Case closed: 1990-01-09
Data loaded: 2011-10-14

Establishment context

NAICS code: 000000
SIC code (legacy): 1799
Employees: 28
Ownership type: Private (A)
Industry flags: Construction safety.

Citations

10 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 07 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Nov 3, 1989
Abate by: Nov 9, 1989
Penalty: Initial $420 · Current $420

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)  On or about September 11, 1989, operating levers controlling
hoisting or dumping devices on truck H9266A haulage body were not
equipped with a latch or other device which will prevent accidental
starting or tripping of the mechanism.
Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement is to equip
the body hoisting and lowering lever with a latch to prevent
accidental tripping of mechanism controlling the raising and
lowering of the body.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 07 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Nov 3, 1989
Abate by: Jan 2, 1990
Penalty: Initial $420 · Current $420

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) On or about September 11, 1989, at the construction site, yard
and other areas employees were not trained or instructed on how to
recognize the hazards and dangers associated with the materials, eq
uipment, conditions and surroundings when performing the duties and
tasks required or assigned by their employer; such as working with
hoisting and lowering equipment on trucks.
Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement is to familiar
ize employees with the Heil owners and operators manual 1416FLM,
1518FLM, 1627FDA, 2627FDA.

Recent events (2)

1989-11-21 · I (S) $420.00
1989-11-03 · Z (S) $420.00

1910.213 H01

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Nov 3, 1989
Abate by: Nov 6, 1989
Penalty: Initial $300 · Current $300

1910.213 H03

Serious Gravity 05 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Nov 3, 1989
Abate by: Nov 6, 1989