OSHA Inspection: R & R BUILDERS

Issued

Apr 7, 1986

Abate by

Apr 10, 1986

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 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:
a) On March 12, 1986, employees were exposed to hazard of being struck
by falling trusses at building No. 8 at about 4800 N Dixie Highway,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432. Continuous lateral bracing across the top
and bottom chords was not installed. The special engineers
instructions on the blue prints were not carried out for bracing
piggyback trusses.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method would be
a) Ensure the continuous lateral bracing is installed through top and
bottom chords.
b) Follow the special engineering notes and instructions on the
blueprints.
c) Use the BWT-76, commentary and recommendations for truss erection by
the Truss Plate Institute, and ensure that it is in possession of the
erectors on site.

Issued

Apr 7, 1986

Abate by

Apr 10, 1986

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced