OSHA Inspection: C.R. LEVESQUE TRUCKING CORP.

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200

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 during the dismantling process:
WORKSITE: The employer did not ensure through visual observation, specific
instruction and
training that the Tandano-Mantis 100 ton telescopic boom crawler crane,
model 20010, serial
number B4200-20 *crane) which was loaded onto a trailer bed was completely
and positively
secured prior to retracting the car-body outriggers to prevent the crane
from displacement from
the trailer.
On or about January 25, 2012, the crane was displaced and tipped over
while the employees
were engaged in the above process causing significant damages to the crane
and other vehicles.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement would be to:
1. Follow and comply with the procedures listed in the manufacturer's
specification sheet NO.
481-03/11 "Transport Plan".
2. Train and ensure that employees utilize proper dismantling procedures
when dismantling the
crane.
3. Utilize other safe engineering technologies.