OSHA Inspection: DAWSON TRUCKING

Issued

1999-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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 the following conditions:
(a)Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by manufactured
homes
while installing the concrete block pier foundations.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this condition may include, but is not limited to conformance with
NCSBCS/ANSI A225.1-1994, Sections:
1.3.2 Safety - Only trained crews should install the home. Installers
should follow the safety instructions provided in this standard.
3.2.1 Requirements - To help prevent setting and sagging, site the home
on firm, undisturbed soil or fill compacted to at least 90 percent of it's
maximum relative density. Installation on loose, uncompacted fill may
invalidate the home's limited warranty.
3.2.2 Bearing Capacity - Test the bearing capacity of the soil in
accordance with 3.2.3. before designing the foundation. If the soil cannot
be tested, but its type can be identified, use the foundation bearing
pressures shown in table 3-1 as a guide. If you cannot identify the soil,
use a bearing capacity of 1,000 pounds per square foot. Under unusual
conditions, or if the soil appears to be composed of peat or uncompacted
fill, consult a local geologist, engineer, or architect.
3.2.3 Soil-bearing test methods and equipment - Use a pocket
penetrometer or other methods acceptable to the local jurisdiction having
authority.
3.3 Removal of organic material - Removal of all decayable material, such
as grass, roots, twigs, and other wood scraps, from beneath the home is
required in areas where footings are to be placed, to minimize setting of
footings and insect damage. Remove shrubs and overhanging branches
from the immediate vicinity of the home site to prevent windstorm
damage.
4.1.1 Importance - Proper pier installation (4.1.5 locate piers no more
than 2 ft. from the either end and not more than 8 ft. center to center
under the main rails) is the most important part of home installation.
Incorrect size, location, or spacing of piers may cause serious structural
damage to the home. It is important to install piers around the perimeter
as required. Failure to do so may lead to sagging floors, walls, and roofs
(see 4.1.5.3).4.2. Footing - Footing shall be placed a minimum of 4 inches
below grade
in undisturbed soil. Support every pier with a properly designed footing
(see 4.2.1.1).
and conformance to Oakwood Homes Corporation's - Oakwood Homes
Installation Manual, Chapters:
2 - Site Preparation - Soil Bearing Capacity, Pocket Penetrometer,
Vegetation;
3 - Foundation - Pier Capacity, Configuration, Footings including frame
blocking;
4 - Setup Procedures.
also park the goose neck trailer at a larger distance (two or three times
the height
of the tallest pier) from the manufactured home.
*** Certification and Documentation of Abatement Required ***

Issued

1999-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1500.00 · Current $1500.00