OSHA Inspection: U. S. ENGINEERING CO.

Issued

Jul 27, 1999

Abate by

Jul 30, 1999

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 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 employee(s)
were exposed to the hazard of falling from an elevation:
a) U. S. Engineering Co. & the intersection of 15th St. & Arapahoe St.,
Denver, CO:
On or before 07-22-99 the employer failed to ensure that employee(s) did
not ride and/or
work from the boom of a Bantam 15-ton crane (SN 756).  One employee was
observed
riding the extended boom at a height of approximately 15 feet.  The
employer failed to
meet the requirements specified in section 5-3.2.2 of ASME B30.5-1994, the
standard
for mobile cranes.  Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of falling from
an elevation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
would be to follow the guidelines specified in ASME B30.5-1994 as well as
the manufacturer's
operating manual and company policy.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").