OSHA Inspection: FLORIDA ATLANTIC CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

Apr 17, 1998

Abate by

Apr 23, 1998

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to employees 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:
On or about 12/02/97 employees erecting a steel beam between columns C & D
were exposed
to the hazards of falls or being struck by falling beam due to the lack of
temporary bracing or
other securing means during the erection process. Employees were in the
process of making a
double connection without ensuring the beam was secured and supported.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this hazard
include, but are not limited to:
Establishment of work practice which assure the stability of the structure
through the use of
adequate temporary bracing, or other means where needed such as:
(1) Support the load by the crane.
(2) Shore post the beam from the ground level.
(3) Puddle weld or welding clips.
(4) Use a come-a- long to secure the beam to the column until the
connection is made.
(5) Instruct employees not to work under a load.
(6) Consult the structural detailer and fabricator concerning the
provisions for a seat lug or
flange length extension on one of the beams and a corresponding bolt hole
in the web of the
column as required by ANSI A10.13 1989 section 9.5.
PLEASE NOTE:  CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.