OSHA Inspection: B C MAIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $2,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(a)(1): Equipment that has had modifications or additions which affect the safe operation of the equipment (such as modifications or additions involving a safety device or operational aid, critical part of a control system, power plant, braking system, load-sustaining structural components, load hook, or in-use operating mechanism) or capacity must be inspected by a qualified person after such modifications/additions have been completed, prior to initial use. The inspection must meet all of the following requirements:   The employer did not ensure that the modifications or additions to the Manitowoc Boom Truck outrigger/stabilizer hydraulic line(s) were inspected by a qualified person.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1434(a): Modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment were made and did not meet the requirements of paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4) or (a)(5) of this section.   Employees disconnected the hydraulic line(s) to the Manitowoc boom truck outrigger/stabilizer and attached them to clamshell bucket for use with transporting heavy material without written manufacturer's approval to indicate that the modification did not affect the safe operation of the equipment.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that equipment that had been repaired was inspected by a qualified person to ensure the repair met the manufacturer's criteria.     The Manitex 2277 Crane boom base and components were installed by in-house employees without written documentation from a registered professional engineer or crane mechanic/technician who determined that the installation met the manufacturer's equipment criteria.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1)(x): The employer failed to inspect ground conditions around the equipment for proper support, including ground settling under and around outriggers/stabilizers and supporting foundations, ground water accumulation, or similar conditions.       The employer failed to ensure, via effective communication and enforcement of work rules, that designated inspector of the jobsite performed each shift a visual inspection of the ground conditions around the outriggers/stabilizers of the Manitowoc Boom truck.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(2):  The equipment was not inspected by a qualified person at least every 12 months in accordance with paragraphs (f)(2)(i) -- (xxi) of this section.     The employer did not ensure that inspections on the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 were conducted and documented at least every 12 months by an employee who's knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the crane.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(c)(1): The Employer did not ensure wire ropes on the crane were inspected by a qualified person within the previous 12 months:       The annual/comprehensive and monthly wire rope inspections covering the surface of the entire length of the wire rope for the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 with 77 foot boom were not performed by a wire rope inspector and inspection documentation was not retained.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1415(b): The employer permitted operations to begin or continue before all of the devices listed in this section were in proper working order.      The employer permitted operation of the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 to begin before the horn was in working order.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1416(d)(3)(i): The crane was not equipped with a functioning anti-two block device nor was another temporary means of marking the cable to give sufficient warning to the operator along with having a spotter to while extending the boom.    The Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 operational aid(s) including but not limited to the anti two-block device was inoperable and no temporary alternative measure was implemented.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1416(e)(1): Crane equipment did not have a boom angle or radius indicator readable from the operator's station and alternative measures were not used to determine the booms angle or radius.     The Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 safety device(s) including, but not limited to the boom angle indicator was missing and no temporary alternative measure was implemented.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(b)(3): Procedures related to the capacity of the equipment must be developed and signed by a registered professional engineer familiar with the equipment.    The employer did not have procedures related to the load capacity of the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 and the intended loads to be lifted at the jobsite that were developed and signed by a competent person.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(c)(1): The procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operator's manual, were not readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator.   The operator's manual was not in the cab of the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 for use by the operator.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(3): The employer failed to makes sure the operator verified that the load is within the rated capacity of the equipment by at least one of the methods outlined in 1926.1417(o)(3)(i)-(ii).         The employer failed to ensure, via effective communication and enforcement of work rules, that the operator verified the weight of the load being dragged sideways as being within the lifting capacity of the 77 foot boom Manitex Crane Model M2277.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1428(a)(1): The signal person did not have documentation from a third party qualified evaluator showing that the signal person meets the Qualification Requirements (see paragraph (c) of this section).       The employer did not ensure that the signal person on the jobsite had been qualified to perform hand and voice signals for crane operation.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1429(b): Maintenance and repair personnel must meet the definition of a qualified person with respect to the equipment and maintenance/repair tasks performed.    [75 FR 48158, August 9, 2010]       Maintenance and repair on the Manitowoc Boom Truck - Manitex Crane Model M2277 with 77 foot boom was performed by an unqualified person.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1433(d)(6): An accessible fire extinguisher was not on the equipment.     The fire extinguisher located in the cab of the truck-mounted crane had not been inspected and maintained for use.