OSHA Inspection: CAL CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 10, 2000

Abate by

Apr 12, 2000

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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 of likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that
employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a precast concrete
wall:
a)  On or about October 25, 1999, employee(s) were exposed to crushing
injuries
during the placement of a jobsite precast concrete wall panel in that #11
rebar was
used as a stop.  The #11 rebar broke loose from the concrete column
allowing the
panel to swing inward and strike an employee.
Among other's, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct
this hazard is to
utilize weld plates/clips on the column as stops.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Mar 10, 2000

Abate by

Apr 12, 2000

Issued

Mar 10, 2000

Abate by

Mar 18, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $550 Reduced