OSHA Inspection: SILVA'STONE CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 15, 2003

Abate by

Apr 18, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 while
unloading 5 granite slabs.  On or about March 8, 2003 two employees were
preparing to unload 5 granite
slabs (approximately ten feet by six feet and weighing approximately
700-800 lbs. apiece) from the rear of a
truck.  After cutting the two vertical support members, the granite slabs
shifted and fell pinning both workers
against the side of the truck.  Among other methods, one feasible and
acceptable abatement method to correct
this hazard is: 1) Implement safe work procedures for the unloading of
stone slabs from a delivery vehicle; 2)
The granite slabs remain inside the shipping package while being unloaded;
3) Provide secondary bracing
before removing the shipping brace.  Abatement certification and
documentation required for this item.

Issued

Apr 15, 2003

Abate by

May 8, 2003

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Apr 15, 2003

Abate by

Jun 2, 2003