OSHA Inspection: VELASQUEZ CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 6, 2007

Abate by

Jan 3, 2008

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, in that:
On or about August 31, 2007 an employee was struck on the head by falling
parallel chord roof
truss due to shifting of the base wall and not securing the truss to the
base wall using nails or
other methods. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to correct
the hazard would be to follow temporary bracing recommendations of the
manufacturer;
temporary bracing recommendations of a registered professional engineer;
temporary bracing
recommendations outlined in Wood Truss Council of America (WTCA) summary
sheets B1
Guide for handling, Installing, Restraining & Bracing of Trusses and WTCA
Summary sheet
B10 Post frame truss installation and temporary restraint/bracing.
Specific Abatement Documentation is Required.

Issued

Dec 6, 2007

Abate by

Jan 3, 2008

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500