OSHA Inspection: RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

Issued

Mar 17, 2005

Abate by

Mar 22, 2005

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970: The
employer did not
furnish to each of his employees 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 the roof of the S/W corner of the Resource Building Materials building
located
at: 106 Regal
Row, Dallas, Texas 75247.
On or about January 27, 2005, at least two employees were exposed to the
hazards of falling
approximately 15-feet when using a personnel basket lifted by a
Caterpillar TC60D forklift as
a means to descend from the work area of the roof.
Among other feasible methods to control the hazard:
1.  Use an extension ladder to access the roof.
2.  Comply with ANSI B56.1-1969 paragraph 603(L), Operating Safety Rules
and Practices;
Lifting personnel.
3.  ASME B56.6-1992 paragraph 8.25 safety standards; Platforms for lifting
personnel.

Issued

Mar 17, 2005

Abate by

Mar 22, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced