OSHA Inspection: EDSONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jun 16, 2004

Abate by

Jul 8, 2004

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 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 an employee
was exposed to the hazard of being struck by a section of concrete that
was cut free from a
foundation wall:
(a)  At 707 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND, where the foundation wall was
not braced
to ensure that the concrete section being sawn free was supported and
retained in place.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to install bracing to the material being sawn free, to comply
with ANSI A10.6-
1969, Safety Requirements for Demolition, paragraph 9.2.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

Jun 16, 2004

Abate by

Jul 8, 2004