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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards which were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, employees were exposed to fall hazards and crushing injuries while on trusses that were loaded beyond their recommended load capacity: a) At 19061 Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO: On or about December 17, 2001, and at times prior thereto, Jose Rosa Construction, as the exposing contractor, did not ensure their employees were protected from falls of approximately 10 feet 7.5 inches while sheathing a second level floor, in that the floor trusses located on the southeast corner of the building collapsed after being overloaded. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazardous condition would be to split the Oriented Strand Board (OSB) bundles into groups who's pounds per square foot weight distribution is at or below the manufacturer's recommended load limit. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").