OSHA Inspection: RAY SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2003

Abate by

Apr 4, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
utilized the proper lifting procedures of the manufacturer resulting in an
employee being struck
by the falling structure. The employer utilized a lifting procedure that
was prohibited by the
manufacturer. A spreader bar was not utilized to lift a manhole weighing
5000 Lbs. One of the
EZ lifting pins failed causing the manhole to hang from the other EZ
lifting pin and hitting an
employee in an excavation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the hazard is
to train employees to utilized  manufacture's procedures for lifting.
Ensure that the employees
understand those procedures that are prohibited by the manufacturer. The
Ez Pin Lifting
Procedures of the Lane International Cooperations clearly states to always
lift structure using
a spreader bar, and lift in a straight, vertical manner taking care not to
damage to structure. This
assures maximum lifting capacity and safety.  Also insure that the
appropriate or specified
equipment is utilized to lift structures that pertains to that
manufacturer.
Disclaimers:
1.       You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.       The methods explained are general and may be not effective in all
cases.
3.       The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.