OSHA Inspection: S&R CONSTRUCTION CO.,INC.

Issued

Sep 11, 2006

Abate by

Sep 14, 2006

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:
a. On or about January 07, 2006-at the above addressed jobsite, employees
were performing
masonry operations.  Employees were exposed to struck by injuries, when an
operator using a
GEHL RS8-44 telescopic handler was placing a mortar bucket under a floor
of erected precast
concrete.  The operator extended the boom to place a mortar bucket as
close to the work area
as possible.  The operator was backing up and retracting the boom when the
mast hit the steel
I-beam causing the precast members to fall onto an employee.  Feasible and
acceptable
abatement methods include, but are not limited to the following:  a.
Follow the RS8-44 GEHL
operator's manual which states."Always check the job site for terrain
hazards, obstructions and
people". b. Follow the Equipment Manufactures Institute (EMI) safety
manual for operator and
mechanics of rough terrain forklifts which states, "Insure that adequate
clearance is provided
between both rear tail swing and front fork swing of the forklift to avoid
injury to personnel or
damage to objects nearby.