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

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:04/27/04 Location:Second Floor, Lot #7 Condition:Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed/struck by collasping roof trusses due to inadequate bracing techniques. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install temporary bracing on metal plate connected wood trusses in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or "Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) BCSI 1-03: Guide To Good Practice For Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses". Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.