OSHA Inspection: THORN CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Aug 24, 2010

Abate by

Sep 1, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · 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 fall and crushing hazards:
On or about July 8, 2010 and times prior thereto, at a workplace located
at 5351 Catron,
Dallas, Texas; at least four (4) employees were installing steel beams
while working from a
work platform that was attached to a Sky Track rough terrain lift truck.
The employees were
transported from the east side of the building to the center of the
building. The employees
were exposed to falling and being struck and/or crushed-by the moving lift
truck.
Among other methods, at least two feasible means of abatement include but
not limited to:
(1) Comply with the manufacturer's safety warning displayed on the
equipment.
"WARNING CARRYING PERSONNEL can result in death or serious injury.  Only
Lift or
Lower personnel when using a work platform. Never move machine with
personnel on the
work platform." and/or; (2) Provide and utilize approved scissor
lift/mobile
scaffolding
according to manufactures instructions.

Issued

Aug 24, 2010

Abate by

Sep 1, 2010

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $260 Reduced