Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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:11/28/12 Location:Main Roof Condition:Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed/struck by collapsing roof trusses due to inadequate bracing techniques. (b)Date of Violation:11/28/12 Location:Main Roof Condition:Employees rigged a 45-foot long roof truss, which was being hoisted using a single pick-point on the top chord. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to hoist trusses and install temporary bracing in accordance with the Wood Truss Council of America recommendations per BCSI-B1. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.