Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 114102577
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/02/1994 X
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,275.00
Issuance Date: 01/28/1994
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/14/1994 | $1,275.00 | 02/02/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/28/1994 | $2,000.00 | 02/02/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 the hazard of structural failure and collapse of structural framing: a. 6509 Lake Avenue Williamson, NY., Building #3, second floor, southwest section. On or about 09/17/93, two (2) employees were using forklifts for stacking bins of apples of approx. 850 lbs. each. Two (2) built-up laminated columns supporting the floor failed causing the flooring system to collapse. The flooring systems consisting of carrying beams, column cap plates and floor joists were not positively connected together. When the flooring system collapsed (1) employee and a Clark forklift model C500F20 fell to the first floor. During the collapse the Anhydrous Ammonia refrigerant lines were ruptured. The release of ammonia gas caused the asphyxiation of the employee. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is that all structural members including columns and bemas be properly designed and erected in accordance with generally accepted engineering principles and all structural framing members be positively connected together in accordance with the American Institute of Timber Constructions, "Timber Construction Manual", Typical Construction Details (AITC 104-72) pgs. 10, 11 and 13 figures #18, 21, 28 and 29.
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