Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1) 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) Kard Welding, Inc. On or about July 7, 2025, at the location of 480 Osterloh Rd. Minster, OH: The employer did not ensure employees tasked with handling structural steel components (2 ton I-beam) on the "Wheelabrator's" west powered roller conveyor, properly cleared the lifting clamps from the I-beam prior to moving the crane and/or crane hoist, exposing employees to crushing hazards. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard would be to follow the guidance in American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 2004 "General Safety Rules for Steel Fabricators" Section 3: Floor Operated Cranes and Hoists.