OSHA Inspection: PLESCIA ROOFING, INC.

Issued

Sep 12, 2000

Abate by

Sep 15, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 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 employees
were exposed to crushing injuries where unstable loads were not secured to
forklifts:
a)Trailer Yard:  On August 8, 2000, a 50 foot long steel I-beam was being
lifted
on the forks of a TCM forklift truck and was not secured to the forks. The
I-
beam toppled off the forks and onto an employee resulting in a leg
amputation
and a broken arm.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method
to correct this hazard is to follow the manufacturer's operation and
maintenance manual which
recommends when taking into account the shape and material of loads to be
handled, use a
proper attachment and tools.ment

Issued

Sep 12, 2000

Abate by

Sep 15, 2000

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced