OSHA Inspection: VALUE BUILDING, INC

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Aug 28, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 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 hazard of structural collapse:
(A)Job Site: On 16 August 2000,  employees were exposed to the hazard of
collapsing trusses due to inadequate temporary bracing.
NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to follow the bracing guidance provided by the Truss Plate
Institute in their
Handling, Installing, and Bracing Handbook (HIB-91), paragraphs 13.1.1.7,
13.1.2.2 and
foldouts C, D, E, F, and G.
NOTE:  Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Aug 28, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250

Issued

Aug 22, 2000

Abate by

Oct 10, 2000