OSHA Inspection: MALLINCKRODT INC.

Issued

Oct 20, 2000

Abate by

Dec 8, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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:
a)  A struck-by hazard from the failure of mounting support lugs on the
West and South
side of the support structure of a fully loaded 3000 gallon tank, number
16, which
weighed approximately 24,900 pounds; located on the roof of Building X on
May 22,
2000.  The tank fell through the roof landing on the 1st floor.  This area
is normally
occupied by 3 employees
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method, is to
ensure that
inspection for structural integrity is accomplished on a regular schedule
with
appropriate
equipment to test for corrosion and to ensure necessary repairs.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation.  The
documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable
measurements
or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be
helpful.  The
abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).