OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST MANUFACTURING

Issued

Dec 3, 2010

Abate by

Feb 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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 employees
were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling trusses:
(a)Midwest Manufacturing Extrusion Plant; Employees were exposed to the
hazard
of being struck and crushed by improperly handled wood trusses which were
damaged and knowingly installed prior to being structurally repaired.  The
trusses, which measured 110 feet 0 inches in length, were improperly
handled in
manners such as but not limited to:
Midwest Manufacturing Extrusion Plant; On or before 10/07/2010, the third
delivery of trusses was pushed over the blacktop surface of the parking
apron by
two powered industrial vehicles.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE MEANS
OF ABATEMENT INCLUDE: Following all of the Truss Plate Institute Building
Component Safety Information (BCSI) guide to good practices for handling,
installation, restraining & bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses,
in the
area of jobsite handling, 2008 addition, page 3.
Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Dec 3, 2010

Abate by

Feb 14, 2011

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced