Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was 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 being crushed by a structural collapse: a) On or about 1/27/2017: Receiving area: Numerous structural support columns were damaged, with bent and/ or cut webs and flanges. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard is to: -- Utilize the services of a professional structural engineer to determine what repairs or replacements are needed, and then follow the engineers report. The repairs shall be completed in accordance with Section 606.2 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code as adopted by New York State. Additional, a copy of the engineers report shall be provided to OSHA. After the completion of repairs the structure shall be maintained as required in Section 305.2 of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code adopted by New York State. Additional abatements could include installing concrete or steel bollards to protect the repaired columns from damage from fork trucks. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.