OSHA Inspection: AVERY ELEVATOR CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 16, 2009

Abate by

Nov 23, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $765 Reduced

Issued

Nov 16, 2009

Abate by

Nov 23, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,875 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:10/06/09
Location:Elevator Stairwell
Condition:Employees were exposed to being struck by an
unsecured 56-3/4-inch long H-beam that was placed
across a 57-inch span between two I-beams, with
hoisting equipment attached, and used to lift an
approximate 800-pound elevator control cabinet.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct the hazard is to secure all hoisting equipment prior to the
lift to prevent the equipment from dislodging and striking employees.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of
programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this
item.