OSHA Inspection: ALLAN R. MCCLANE

Issued

Feb 22, 2007

Abate by

Mar 20, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 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 the conditions listed below:
Construction Site: On or about 10/05/2006, at 502 N. Austin in Marfa, TX;
employees were
exposed to the hazard of having a concrete block wall fall on them while
trying to correct it
from leaning off of center.  The concrete block wall was being jacked
upright when a support
element allowed mechanical advantage to be lost and the jack slipped
alowing the wall to fall
on employees.
Among other methods, this hazard can be corrected through the development
of procedures such
as a lift and or repair plan that would address hazards and allow for
practices limiting employee
exposure to the wall during the process.
Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 22, 2007

Abate by

Mar 20, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Feb 22, 2007

Abate by

Feb 27, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced