Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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 employees were exposed to the hazard of struck or crushed by the hoisted load and the crane body of the Terex T750 Mobile Hydraulic Crane. a)At the job site, Eckerd Drug Store, Rt 13, Ithaca, New York, on or about 08- 28-2001: An employee was operating a T750 Terex mobile hydraulic crane with a load that exceeded rated lifting capacities for the length and position of the boom in use, causing the crane to over-turn. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct these hazards are to: 1.Ensure that a management official complies with the specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of the crane, specifically to determine prior to the lift the type of lift and weight of the load to be lifted, and supplies that information to the designated crane operator, in accordance with Terex Lifting Operators Manual T750(c)-5-OM, and Terex Crane Rating Manual. 2.Re-train crane operator employees to determine the weight of the load prior to making a lift and to determine that the load is within the rated capacity of the crane, and to ensure that all employees are kept clear of the suspended load during the lift. 3.Ensure that wood blocks used to support outriggers are strong enough to prevent crushing, are free from defects, and are of sufficient width and length to prevent shifting or toppling under load. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item.