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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer is not furnishing employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to internal injuries, fractures, or death due to possible structural collapse caused by ice and snow: The employer does not protect employees from structures overloaded with ice and snow. The violation was most recently observed at the following location and date: Plant 7 - On or about 02/16/2008, under the weight of snow and ice, approximately 14 roof trusses failed resulting in the partial collapse of the plant roof and ceiling. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to determine each structures load bearing capacity, measure snow depths, determine snow weight, and remove snow as necessary. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure Compliance, including a description of how these steps protect employees from snow loads. (An abatement plan and periodic progress reports may also be required if the abatement period is more than 90 days.)