OSHA Inspection: GEORGE R. SMALLEY COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,605 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees :    a) Wells Fargo Bank Vault, Cheltenham Mall - On March 27, 2017 an employee was fatally crushed by a safety deposit box unit that fell as it was being lifted by two manually powered hydraulic lift stackers.  The weight and dimensions of the safety deposit box exceeded the manufacturer's specifications for the two hydraulic lift stackers used to carry the load.    Among other feasible means of abatement would be:    1. Ensure that lift condition, use, and employee training comply with all elements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.10-2012 Part II, section 4 General Safety Practices and section 5 Operating Safety Rules and Practices.    2. Ensure any load placed on a lift is within size, weight, and load limits prescribed by the manufacturer's manuals, data plates, and warning labels.         3. Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) as specified for non-routine tasks to identify and eliminate employee exposure to hazardous conditions and operations and ensure selected equipment is suitable for assigned tasks.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $7,605 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made:    a) Wells Fargo Bank Vault, Cheltenham Mall - On or about March 27, 2017,  the employer did not ensure that there was sufficient clearance in the aisle between safe deposit box units to safely utilize the material handling equipment provided for the task of moving the safe deposit boxes.    Abatement Note:  Among other feasible means of abatement, the employer should conduct a pre-operational meeting based on a Job Hazard Analysis to ensure each worker are aware of their specific responsibilities and worksite related factors to materially reduce the hazards related to the removal of heavy objects for restrictively spaced locations.