OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

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 or falling as a result of crane
failure, damage, or
tipping when the man basket was attached to hoist personnel.
(a)415 West Collins Road, Blackfoot, ID - On or about 16 November 1998, and
at times prior thereto, the crane operator for the T I Case Hydraulic
Mobile
Crane (Model # 3330B/Product Identification # 6225364), the man basket was
attached to the jib for hoisting personnel.   The crane's rating after
being
reduced by 50(see 29 CFR 1926.550(g)(3)(i)(B)) failed to provide a safe
lifting capacity for personnel.
"AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO ONLY LIFT PERSONNEL IN THIS
MAN BASKET WITHOUT THE JIB, AND ONLY WITH THE OUTRIGGERS IN
PLACE."
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1999

Abate by

Jan 22, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced