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

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:03/05/03 Location:West Side of Building, New Addition Condition:An employee stood on a bundle of 15 wood trusses stored upright without bracing or banding in place, and with individual trusses secured together by three 2 by 4 boards nailed to each trusses. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to brace truss bundles stored upright, remove banding from bundles after truss bundles are in a stable horizontal position in accordance with the Truss Plate Institute HIB-91 Summary Sheet. Prohibit employees from climbing on walking on truss bundles. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.