OSHA Inspection: DALE CRAMPTON COMPANY

Issued

Feb 7, 2002

Abate by

Feb 13, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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:
On or about 10/16/01,at the Brownwood Manor Nursing Home construction
site,anemployee of Dale Crampton attempted to clean the fuel tank of a
Garlock Roofing
Kettle. The kerosene fuel spewed onto the employee and ignited from the
burner flame,
causing fatal burn related injuries.
Among other methods,one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the
hazard is to follow the Garlock Roofing Operator's Instruction manual and
allow the
kettle to cool down before any attempts are made to drain tank and clean
the fuel lines
to the burners of the kettle.

Issued

Feb 7, 2002

Abate by

Feb 13, 2002

Penalty

Initial $21,000