OSHA Inspection: SHORELAND TRANSPORT, INC.

Issued

2016-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $8730.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the employees were exposed to struck by hazards:  Estes Head Pier, Eastport, Maine - On or about July 18, 2016, the employer failed to ascertain the weight of the fish nets to ensure that it did not exceed the crane ratings at the maximum radius at which the load would be handled. This led to the crane becoming overloaded, tipping over, and injuring an employee.

Issued

2016-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $8730.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(b)(2): The manufacturer's design or rated loads for the conditions of use were exceeded.    Estes Head Pier - On or about July 18, 2016, the load rating was exceeded on the Terex BT70100 truck crane for the configuration in which it was being used, resulting in the crane tipping over and employee suffering a broken ankle.