OSHA Inspection: MUELLER COPPER TUBE CO., INC

Issued

Jan 25, 2010

Abate by

Feb 11, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 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 struck-by hazards as to;
(a)On or about September 23, 2009, the #1 block crane was being moved
while it
was not in full view of the operator.
Reference Instruction Manual for the Remote Crane Controls, January 2006,
Section 1-5.
Operating Area and Section 1-7.2. General Rules For Operation.
Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this
hazard is to:
Maintain full visual view of the whole crane when operating.

Issued

Jan 25, 2010

Abate by

Feb 19, 2010

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,000 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 which
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees
in that employees
were exposed contacting lower level or other obstructions in a fall as to:
(a)On or about September 23, 2009 at the worksite, employees were allowed
to use
a body harness with a six-foot lanyards and a 55 inch deceleration devise
while working
in an aerial lift at elevations of 15 feet which would allow employees to
strike the floor
or equipment if employees fell from the aerial lift.
Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this
hazard is to:
Provide and require the use of a positioning device that would require the
employee's
feet to remain firmly on the floor of the basket and thereby prevent the
employee from
falling out of the basket.
For other forms of abatement, reference ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007, paragraphs
7.1.1 and
7.1.2.