OSHA Inspection: CHARLES HUNTER CRANE SERVICE AND TOOL RENTAL

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1):  The employer did not ensure a competent person began a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment was used:       a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did ensure that a shift inspection consistent with the requirements of this section was performed by a competent person.  An employee operating a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776) was exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards while using the crane to install trusses.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1): Each month the equipment was in service it was not inspected in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift):    a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did ensure monthly inspections of a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776) were conducted.  An employee using the truck crane to lift wooden trusses onto a residential dwelling (duplex) was exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least once every twelve months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift) except that the corrective action set forth in paragraphs (f)(4), (f)(5), and (f)(6) of this section must apply in place of the corrective action required by paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section:    a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did not ensure an annual inspection of a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776) was conducted prior to placing the crane in service.  An employee using the truck crane to lift wooden trusses onto a residential dwelling (duplex) was exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards due to the lack of annual inspections of the crane.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure a complete and thorough wire rope inspection, covering the surface of the entire length of the wire ropes, was conducted:    a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did not ensure a complete and thorough inspection of the wire rope on a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776) was conducted.  An employee using the crane to lift wooden trusses onto a residential dwelling (duplex) was exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1430(d):  The employer did not train each competent person and each qualified person regarding the requirements of this subpart applicable to their respective roles:     a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did provide training to an employee permitted to operate a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776).  The truck crane was used by an employee to lift wooden trusses onto a residential dwelling (duplex).  The employee was exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(3)(i): Monthly crane inspections were not documented and maintained by the employer:  a) Duplex construction jobsite, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did document monthly inspections of a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776).

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7): Documentation of annual/comprehensive crane inspections was not maintained:   a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did not maintain documentation of annual inspections of a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776).

Issued

2014-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(c)(4): The employer did not document wire rope inspections in accordance with the requirements of 1926.1412(f)(7) (annual/comprehensive inspection documentation):   a) Duplex construction job site, 709 Glengarry Court Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239:  Observed on or about January 02, 2014, the employer did maintain documentation of annual/comprehensive wire rope inspections for a National 800C telescoping hydraulic truck crane (model number 800C, serial number 25776).