OSHA Inspection: BAKER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Nov 14, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a):     An engineering survey was not performed by a competent person to determine the conditions of the framing floors and walls and the possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations:    The employer does not consult with and maintain documentation from a Professional Engineer before performing dismantling operations.  This violation occurred on or about August 14, 2012, outside at the back of the building, where an employee was to disconnect an open-face awning structure from an exisiting building to relocate the structure to another area.  A Professional Engineer was not consulted to ensure how the work tasks could be performed safely.  Employee torch cut the I-beam that connected the structure and building and the structure collapsed.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including written evidence describing the steps that it is taking to ensure prior to dimantling operations, the worksite where activity is to take place, will be evaluated by a Professional Engineer to ensure employee safety.