OSHA Inspection: HI-RISE CRANE, INC.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $6,497 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): The employer did not determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. If so, the employer must meet the requirements in Option (1), Option (2), or Option (3) of this section, as follows:    On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while a tower crane was being operated with its load line and load located at a distance closer than 20 feet from energized electrical lines.       NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(i): Option (1)--Deenergize and ground. The employer did not determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. If so, the employer must meet the requirements in Option (1), Option (2), or Option (3) of this section, as follows:  On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure de-energization and grounding of electrical utilities while a tower crane was operating with its load line and load near energized electrical power lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard.   NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(ii): Option (2)--20 foot clearance. The employer failed to ensure that no part of the equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), gets closer than 20 feet to the power line by implementing the measures specified in paragraph (b) of this section:  On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure a load line and load for a tower crane were kept further away than 20 feet from power lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard.  NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2)(iii): Option (3)-Table A clearance. The employer ailed to determine the line's voltage and the minimum approach distance permitted under Table A (see 29 CFR 1926.1408):  On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to ensure the load line and load of a tower crane were maintained a distance away from energized power lines with the use of  recommendations made by the utility owner or registered professional engineer, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard.  NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(d)(1): Part(s) of equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories) were allowed below an energized power line when the acceptions to paragraph (d)(2) did not apply:  On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while operating a tower crane with its load line, load, and parts below energized power lines.  NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $6,497 Reduced

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:     On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while a tower crane was operating near energized electrical lines without procedures for operation and the operators manual not being available in the cabin, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard.      NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1418: The operator did not have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until a qualified person has determined that safety has been assured:  On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, employees were exposed to an electrocution hazard while a tower crane was operating near energized electrical lines and its operator did not have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads hoisted by the equipment.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Oct 18, 2019

Abate by

Nov 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $6,497 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1430(g)(1): The employer did not evaluate each employee required to be trained under this subpart to confirm understanding of the training:    On or about April 22, 2019, at 6320 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida, 33101, the employer failed to evaluate an operator of a tower crane prior to hoisting loads with the equipment near energized electrical lines, thus exposing employees to an electrocution hazard.      NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.