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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300499969
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $375.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/12/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 03/05/1999
Final Order: 06/16/1999
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/16/1999 | $375.00 | 02/12/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/1999 | $1,500.00 | 02/12/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: On or about 09/29/98 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 other serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by falling trusses due to truss collapse and fall hazards. On or about September 29, 1998 employer knew or should have known that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by or falling approximately 10 to 14 feet from a collapsing wood roof truss system,in that the trusses were not properly braced to prevent their collapse. "Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be:Follow the design and installation recommendations for adequate temporary bracing as designed by a Registered Professional Engineer,the manufacture of the trusses, or another qualified individual designed in accordance with the guidelines for bracing wood trusses from the Truss Plate Institute. PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.