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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1580911.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,801.00
Current Penalty: $9,945.00
Issuance Date: 07/14/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/28/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/28/2022 | $9,945.00 | 07/28/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/14/2022 | $5,801.00 | 07/28/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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 that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: electrocution and struck by hazards caused by the use of an articulating boom crane to lift tree sections at a job site with live overhead power lines in the area. a)a) On or about March 1, 2022, at the previously addressed job site, employees were exposed to struck by and struck against hazards while a truck mounted PM-44 articulating boom crane outfitted with a KRPAN 60-inch log grapple was being used to move tree sections. The truck mounted crane was equipped with a Krpan log grapple (hook) which had a sling attached to it for lifting tree sections. Before lifting a cut tree section away from the standing tree, the grapple and sling were not brought over the tree section being lifted to minimize swinging. Additionally, when lifting the tree section, care was not taken to ensure there was no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, complying with the requirements found in ASME B30.22 - 2016 Articulating Boom Cranes - Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings. Specifically section 22.3.2.5: "Moving the Load" which states: (a)Before starting to lift, the hook shall be brought over the load in such a manner as to minimize swinging. (b) Ensure the load is well secured and balanced in the sling or lifting device by lifting the load a few inches (several centimeters) and then stopping and letting the rigger visually check the lifted load for proper balance and secure rigging. (c) During lifting, care shall be taken that (1) there is no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load (2) load, boom, or other parts of the crane do not contact any obstruction respectively ensuring that the grapple and sling is brought over the tree section that is lifted and care is taken to ensure there is no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving tree section(s).