OSHA Inspection: ATLAS ROOFING CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck-by the swivel hook used with a 60 feet sling to pull railcars.     On or about 11/12/2013 at still yard filler off load area, employee operating the capstan winch with a 60 feet sling and swivel hook was struck-by the hook that was not centered in the base saddle of the wheel-axle assembly of the railcar.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement include, but not limited, to:     Following the operation practices in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME b30.10-2009), Hooks: Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings addresses operating practices for Single-Point Hooks. Section 10-1.11.1 Single-Point Hooks status the following; Personnel using hooks shall be aware of the of the following: Paragraph (c) Load shall be centered in the based (bowl/saddle) of the hook to prevent point loading of the hook.

Issued

Mar 19, 2014

Abate by

Apr 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $935 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 301 Form or equivalent. Abatement Certification and Documentation is required:    On or about 1/8/2014 at 100 Pine View Drive in Hampton, GA; the employers Injury and Illness Report that was being used for recording injuries and illnesses was not an equivalent form for the calendar year 2013.    Missing from the Atlas Roofing Corporation Hampton, GA Injury/Illness Report for injuries suffered by employees on 10/22/2013 and 11/12/2013 were the following:    a. Name of physician or other health care professional,  b. If treatment was given away form the worksite, where was it given,  c. Was employee treated in an emergency room,  d. Was employee hospitalized overnight as an in-patient,  e. Case number form the OSHA 300 Log,  f. Time employee began work,  g. Completed by, Title, Phone, and Date completed.