OSHA Inspection: NEEDAFRAMER, INC

Issued

Mar 8, 2004

Abate by

Mar 24, 2004

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 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 injury from collapse of the crane:
(a)  On or about March 4, 2004 and at times prior, employees were exposed
to
crushing injury while using a National series 800 telescoping truck mounted
crane in which the outriggers were set upon blocks that were not uniform or
adequate in size to prevent unintended tipping or collapse of the crane, as
referenced in ASME B30.5-2000.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
"AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
1. Utilize the calculation method for determining the proper size, and
length
of the
blocking/cribbing area by determining the area of the float (in square
feet) x 3 which will
equal the blocking area (in square feet).
2. Utilize the calculation methods of capacity of the crane (in tons)
divided by five which
will equal the blocking area in square feet.

Issued

Mar 8, 2004

Abate by

Mar 24, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Mar 8, 2004

Abate by

Mar 24, 2004

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Mar 8, 2004

Abate by

Apr 24, 2004