OSHA Inspection: STERLING CRANE, LLC

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $13,260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1431(b)(1): When using equipment to hoist employees, the employees were not in a personnel platform that meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section:    (a) On or about March 20, 2018, and at times prior, Sterling Crane, LLC., as the creating employer, did not ensure that when using equipment to hoist employees, the employees were in a personnel platform that met the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section. Employees of Apex Rockfall Mitigation, LLC. were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 50 feet while being hoisted on drill basket DR-52 to conduct rock fall mitigation activities in that drill basket DR-52 did not meet the following requirements:      1-  Drill basket DR-52 was missing sections of mid-rails as required by paragraph (e)(6).       2-  Drill basket DR-52 did not have a grab rail inside the platform perimeter as required by paragraph (e)(7).      3-  Drill basket DR-52 did not have smooth edges to prevent injuries as required by (e)(11).      4-  Drill basket DR-52 did not have the weight of the platform and its rated capacity conspicuously posted on the platform as required by (e)(12).      5- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 was not equipped with a guardrail system as required by paragraph (e)(6).      6- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 was not enclosed from mid-rail to toeboard with a solid material or expanded metal having openings no greater than 1/2 inch as required by paragraph (e)(6).      7- The control platform on drill basket DR-52 did not have a grab rail inside the platform perimeter as required by paragraph (e)(7).          Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $26,520

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1431(j)(1): Prior to hoisting employees on the personnel platform, and after any repair or modification, the platform and rigging was not proof tested to 125 percent of the platform's rated capacity:    (a) On or about March 20, 2018, and at times prior, Sterling Crane, LLC., as the creating employer, did not ensure that prior to hoisting employees on the personnel platform, the platform and rigging was proof tested to 125 percent of the platform's rated capacity. Employees of Apex Rockfall Mitigation, LLC. were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 50 feet while being hoisted on a basket drill to conduct rock fall mitigation activities. Basket drill DR-52 was not proof tested prior to hoisting employees.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Abate by

Aug 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1431(m)(1): A pre-lift meeting was not held to review the applicable requirements of this section and the procedures that will be followed:    (a) On or about March 20, 2018, and at times prior, Sterling Crane, LLC., as the creating employer, did not ensure that a pre-lift meeting was held to review the applicable requirements for hoisting personnel. Employees of Apex Rockfall Mitigation, LLC. were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 50 feet while being hoisted on basket drill DR-52 to conduct rock fall mitigation activities. A pre-lift meeting prior to hoisting personnel was not held and the applicable requirements for hoisting personnel were not followed.         Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").