OSHA Inspection: VT GRIFFIN SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Mar 23, 2010

Abate by

Apr 16, 2010

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 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
employees were exposed to the hazard(s) of: Struck by and crushing hazard
when separating
1,550 gallon Captor tank containment systems.
a)At the south east corner of the water treatment plant, Building 4004, on
or about
September 29, 2009, and at times prior to, the employer did not follow the
manufacturer's recommendations in that they attempted separation and
modification of the two tanks, which is not recommended by the tank
manufacturer, as a result the employees were exposed to struck by and
crushing
hazards.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
1.Ensure employer consult with product manufacturer before attempting
separation
and or modification of its products, such as but not limited to, 1,550
gallon
Captor containment systems.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED.