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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312570757
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/29/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/20/2009 | $750.00 | 12/29/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2008 | $1,500.00 | 12/29/2008 | Serious |
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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushed/struck-by hazards: (a) Plains Grains & Agronomy building, Sheldon, ND, for employees engaged in truss installation operations where inadequate temporary bracing was utilized, resulting in a structural collapse. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow the BCSI 1-03 Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses regarding temporary bracing requirements. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion