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 the hazards associated with being crushed by or struck by falling objects: Warehouse: On or about June 7, 2007, the USP storage rack system used to store pallets of steel and aluminum products was not installed so as the prevent damage or collapse of the racks. Deficiencies included, but were not limited to: a) Collision protection for the bottom portions of the frames. b) Anchoring of columns. c) Use of permanent plaques placed in the environs of the existing racks designating load sizes and other important information. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatment method to correct this hazard is to: a) Provide column protectors and/or steel clad impact panels. b) Provide anchors that are capable of resisting sheer forces caused by horizontal and vertical loads. c) Users should consult with the manufacturer to supply the applicable plaques or obtain a predetermination by a qualified person and the rack loaded in accordance with their requirements, plaques would not be necessary.ts,