OSHA Inspection: DOMINION CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

2009-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2500.00 · Current $2500.00

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 was free from
recognized hazards
which were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that,
employees were exposed to falls and crushing injuries while working from
elevated crane-
mounted man-baskets in unsafe, high wind conditions:
a)  On or about February 26, 2009 and at times prior, employees were
exposed to falls of up
to 100 ft and crushing injuries while working from and operating
man-baskets attached to
Manitex 35124C hydraulic cranes in unsafe, high-wind conditions.  The
employer had no set
criteria to follow to cease personnel lifting operations in windy
conditions.  The employer
also did not have a means to measure wind speed.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to follow
the requirements of the manufacturer (Manitex) to cease personnel lifting
operations when
wind speeds reach or can exceed 20 mph.
Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

2009-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1250.00 · Current $1250.00

Issued

2009-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-07 00:00:00

Issued

2009-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22000.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced