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

Section 5(a)(1) The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing, or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a potential crushing hazard: a. On or about February 2, 2011, and at times prior, the powered industrial truck boom, used to transport slabs weighing hundreds of pounds, was not secured to the powered industrial truck carriage. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard is to secure the boom to the powered industrial truck carriage with a safety chain. b. On or about February 2, 2011, and at times prior, the powered industrial truck boom was not properly labeled/tested to ensure that it had the proper load rating to move slabs. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard is to have the boom appropriately tested/labeled or to replace the boom with one that has been load tested/labeled. c. On or about February 2, 2011, and at times prior, slabs both inside and outside the shop were not secured to the A-frames. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard is to secure the boom to fork truck carriage with a safety chain. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").