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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 112801725
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: W
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 01/02/2003
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 01/10/2003
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112900
Contest Date: 01/27/2003
Final Order: 02/06/2003
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/06/2003 | $2,100.00 | 01/10/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/02/2003 | $2,100.00 | 01/10/2003 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 crushing injuries, lacerations, and broken and fractured bones when 13 roof trusses collapsed: Medical Center Drive - The employer did not properly brace roof trusses as per the Truss Plate Institute. The employer did not install the Stabilizer per manufacturer specifications. This resulted in 13 roof trusses collapsing sending 4 employees to the hospital. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to follow the recommendations of the Truss Plate Institute and the manufacturer specification of the Stabilizer.