Text For Citation: 01 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 being struck by a falling brace: a.On or about July 24, 2002, the employer selected and installed Dayton Superior T-13 expansion anchor bolts which were not appropriate for use with the Meadow-Burke engineered brace system. This could cause the brace to separate from its anchor point on the concrete column, and fall onto an employee. b.On or about July 24, 2002, the employer did not use a torque wrench to install the Dayton Superior T-13 expansion anchor bolt onto the brace system. This could cause the brace to separate from its anchor point on the concrete column, and fall onto an employee. Among other methods, A feasible means of abatement would be: 1.Use an anchor bolt that is designed and recommended by the manufacturer of the brace. 2Use a torque wrench to apply and measure the amount of torque applied to the anchor bolt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION