OSHA Inspection: A. B. ROTE COMPANY

Issued

Feb 9, 1987

Abate by

Feb 12, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $420

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
a crushing hazard during lifting of steel beams due to the beam cutting
the nylon sling, thereby resulting in a falling load:
a) GRACO Industries Condstuction Site, Morgantown, PA - tuflex lube
sling failed when lifting a 5,500 pound, 60 foot long steel beam
with sharp edges, on or about November 11, 1986.
Among other method, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is by using wear pads to protect the sling from
sharp edges and abrasive materials.

Issued

Feb 9, 1987

Abate by

Feb 12, 1987