Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 50104 A General Duty
Inspection Nr: 303692933
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/25/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,700.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0352450
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of Maryland: 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:07/31/00 Condition:Employees were exposed to being struck by a collapsing wood roof truss system and falling 16', in that trusses were not properly braced to prevent their collapse. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the design and installation recommendations for the temporary bracing of roof trusses of the Truss Plate Institutes HIB-91 "Summary Sheet" or BWT-76 "Bracing Wood Trusses" pamphlet. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.
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