OSHA Inspection: STEVENS FABRICATION AND WELDING, INC.

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of North Carolina:  The employer did not furnish
each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of
employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to:
(Reference American National Standard (ANSI) B30.5-1968/1995,
sections 5-3.1.2, 5-3.1.3, paragraph d.
a)Job site - The employer did not ensure that the operator
of Grove truck crane model TMS 475 LP, serial number
34577 was qualified or properly trained as stipulated by
ANSI standard. (ANSI B30.5, section 5-3.1.2, 1968/1995)
b)Job site - The employer did not ensure that the operator
of Grove truck crane model TMS 475 LP, serial number
34577 was aware of his responsibilities and authority to
stop or refuse to handle loads until safety has been
assured. (ANSI B30.5, section 5-3.1.3, paragraph d,
1968/1995)
Among other methods, two feasible and acceptable
abatement methods to correct this hazard would be
to enroll the operator in a formal school certified
by an approving educational authority or a factory
school provided by the crane manufacturer.

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $350

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of North Carolina:  The employer did not furnish
each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of
employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely
to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to:
(Reference American National Standard (ANSI) B30.5-1968/1995,
sections 5-3.2.1.4, paragraph h.)
a)job site - The employer did not ensure that the operator
of Grove truck crane model TMS 475 LP, serial number
34577 fully extended the outriggers prior to initiating
the lift. (ANSI B30.5, section 5-3.2.1.4, paragraph h,
1995)
Among other methods, two feasible and acceptable
abatement methods to correct this hazard would be
to enroll the operator in a formal school certified
by an approving educational authority or a factory
school provided by the crane manufacturer and to
ensure adherence to all operating requirements.

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $250 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Initial $350

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Issued

Nov 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 14, 1999

Penalty

Current $280