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

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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)Date of Violation:11/03/03 Condition:Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed/struck by trusses with a 32' span that were hoisted by the peak. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to hoist the trusses using a spreader bar in accordance with the Truss Plate Institute's recommendations per HIB-91. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.