OSHA Inspection: OLSON CARRIERS, INC.

Issued

Oct 2, 2000

Abate by

Oct 19, 2000

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2:  The employer did not furnish to each
employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free
from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death
or serious injury to employees:
The employer did not ensure that the individual-rung ladders
inside the Ti-Brook walking floor semi-trailers were
maintained and repaired in a safe and reliable manner as
required by ANSI 14.3 Safety Requirements For Ladders-Fixed as
follows:
(a)Section 9.3.1 requires that all fixed ladder systems
shall be maintained in a safe condition.  Inspection for
rust, corrosion and deterioration shall be made at least
annually, with more frequent inspections to be made as
determined by use and exposure. (Broken welds and missing
rungs)
(b)Section 9.3.2 requires that all bolts and welds shall be
in place and secure before a ladder is used, and no
ladder shall be used if any fastenings or welds are
missing, (Vertical spacing)
(c)Section 5.1.1 requires that all vertical spacing of the
rungs from the center of the first rung throughout the
length of the climb shall be uniform, (Cross section)
(d)Section 5.1.3.1(4) requires that the size (cross section)
of steps and rungs shall be uniform in the same length of
climb.

Issued

Oct 2, 2000

Abate by

Oct 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $500

Issued

Oct 2, 2000

Abate by

Oct 19, 2000

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375