OSHA Inspection: MEI RIGGING & CRATING

Issued

Nov 4, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

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 in that employee
was exposed to:
On or about May 8, 2008, at workplace located at 1625 Diplomat Drive,
Carrollton, TX 75006;
employees moving a freestanding overhead crane system while pushing four
of
the six legs
supported on dollies, were exposed to a struck-by hazard from the overhead
crane components
when the bridge crane collapsed.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, SOME FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE MEANS TO ABATE
THESE HAZARDS ARE:
a)   Disassemble entire assembly before movement or relocation in
accordance with the
manufacturer;
b)   Keep aisles and passageways clear to provide for free and safe
movement of material
handling equipment and employees;
c)   Remove protruding bolts/nails from floor of passageways prior to
movement of equipment.s

Issued

Nov 4, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

Issued

Nov 4, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250

Issued

Nov 4, 2008

Abate by

Nov 13, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500