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

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 exposed to the collapse of buildings: a.) On or before December 9, 2020, located at 14869 U.S. Highway 52, Manchester, OH 45144, the employer did not ensure the cutting operations in preparation for explosive demolition were directed by a structural engineer or competent person qualified to direct the removal of structural elements, exposing employees working within and around the structure to crushing/struck-by hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes, but is not limited to the following: Compliance with the National Demolition Association Standard 11.0 - Safe Blasting Procedures, Blasting Survey Section (Page 182), which gives guidance for the preparation of a structure for demolition as follows: The use of explosives to demolish entire buildings should be done by specialty contractors. The preparation of a structure for demolition by explosives may require the removal of structural columns, beams or other building components. This work should be directed by a structural engineer or a competent person qualified to direct the removal of these structural elements. Extreme caution should be taken during this preparatory work to prevent the weakening and premature collapse of the structure.