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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100348473
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,200.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/1987
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/04/1987
Gravity:
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/16/1987 | $600.00 | 07/04/1987 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/1987 | $1,200.00 | 07/04/1987 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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: a) The hazard of being struck by falling trusses at Building No. 14 at 5151 Champion Way, Boca Raton, Fl 33431: in that adequate and continuous lateral bracing and proper diagonal bracing was not used to prevent toppling and dominoing of erected trusses. Bracing through chords laterally and cross bracing was not provided to ensure that trusses were secured in a straight and plumb position, on or about June 3, 1987. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install bracing in accordance with the Truss Plate Institute. BWT-76. Bracing Wood Trusses Commentary and Recommendations.