U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 8344 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway Suite 420 Dallas, TX 75228 Phone: 214?320-2400 Fax: 2l4-320-2598 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty . To: Inspection Number: 508219 Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 105 Keystone Drive Issuance Date: l1/20/2012 Telford, PA l8969 Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd. Richardson, TX 75080 This Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty (this Citation) describes violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The penalty(ies) listed herein is (are) based on these violations. You must abate the violations referred to in this Citation by the dates listed and pay the penalties proposed, unless within 15 working days (excluding weekends and Federal holidays) from your receipt of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty you mail a notice of contest to the US. Department of Labor Area Of?ce at the address shown above. Please refer to the enclosed booklet (OSHA 3000) which outlines your rights and responsibilities and which should be read in conjunction with this form. Issuance of this Citation does not constitute a ?nding that a violation of the Act has occurred unless there is a failure to contest as provided for in the Act or, if contested, unless this Citation is af?rmed by the Review Commission or a court. Posting - The law requires that a copy of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty be posted immediately in a prominent place at or near the location of the violation(s) cited herein, or, if it is not practicable because of the nature of the employer's operations, where it will be readily observable by all affected employees. This Citation must remain posted until the violation(s) cited herein has (have) been abated, or for 3 working days (excluding weekends and Federal holidays), whichever is longer. Informal Conference - An informal conference is not required. However, if you wish to have such a conference you may request one with the Area Director during the 15 working day contest period. During such an informal conference you may present any evidence or views which you believe would support an adjustment to the citation(s) and/or penalty(ies). Citation and Notification of Penalty Page I of 13 If you are considering a request for an informal conference to discuss any issues related to this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty, you must take care to schedule it early enough to allow time to contest after the informal conference, should you decide to do so. Please keep in mind that a written letter of intent to contest must be submitted to the Area Director within 15 working days of your receipt of this Citation. The running of this contest period is not interrupted by an informal conference. If you decide to request an informal conference, please complete, remove and post the Notice to Employees next to this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty as soon as the time, date, and place of the informal conference have been determined. Be sure to bring to the conference any and all supporting documentation of existing conditions as well as any abatement steps taken thus far. If conditions warrant, we can enter into an informal settlement agreement which amicably resolves this matter without litigation or contest. Right to Contest You have the right to contest this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty. You may contest all citation items or only individual items. You may also contest proposed penalties and/or abatement dates without contesting the underlying violations. Unless you inform the Area Director in writing that you intend to contest the citation(s) and/or proposed penalty?es) within 15 working days after receipt. the citation(s) and the proposed penalty?es) will become a final order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission and may not be reviewed by any court or agency. Penalty Payment - Penalties are due within 15 working days of receipt ofthis noti?cation unless contested. (See the enclosed booklet and the additional information provided related to the Debt Collection Act of 1982.) Make your check or money order payable to Please indicate the Inspection Number on the remittance. OSHA does not agree to any restrictions or conditions or endorsements put on any check or money order for less than the full amount due, and will cash the check or money order as if these restrictions, conditions, or endorsements do not exist. Noti?cation of Corrective Action - For each violation which you do not contest, you must provide abatement certi?cation to the Area Director of the OSHA of?ce issuing the citation and identi?ed above. This abatement certi?cation is to be provided by letter within 10 calendar days after each abatement date. Abatement certi?cation includes the date and method of abatement. If the citation indicates that the violation was corrected during the inspection, no abatement certi?cation is required for that item. The abatement certi?cation letter must be posted at the location where the violation appeared and the corrective action took place or employees must otherwise be effectively informed about abatement activities. A sample abatement certi?cation letter is enclosed with this Citation. In addition, where the citation indicates that abatement documentation is necessary, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographs or video, receipts, training records, etc., verifying that abatement has occurred is required to be provided to the Area Director. Employer Discrimination Unlawful The law prohibits discrimination by an employer against an employee for ?ling a complaint or for exercising any rights under this Act. An employee who believes that he/she has been discriminated against may ?le a complaint no later than 30 days after the discrimination occurred with the US. Department of Labor Area Of?ce at the address shown above. Employer Rights and Responsibilities The enclosed booklet (OSHA 3000) outlines additional employer rights and responsibilities and should be read in conjunction with this noti?cation. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 2 of 13 OSHA-2 Notice to Employees - The law gives an employee or his/her representative the opportunity to object to any abatement date set for a violation if he/she believes the date to be unreasonable. The contest must be mailed to the US. Department of Labor Area O?ice at the address shown above and postmarked within l5 working days (excluding weekends and Federal holidays) of the receipt by the employer of this Citation and Notification of Penalty. Inspection Activity Data You should be aware that OSHA publishes information on its inspection and citation activity on the Internet under the provisions of the Electronic Freedom of information Act. The information related to these alleged violations will be posted when our system indicates that you have received this citation. You are encouraged to review the information concerning your establishment at If you have any dispute with the accuracy of the information displayed, please contact this o?ice. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 3 of 13 OSHA-2 US. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES OF INFORMAL CONFERENCE An informal conference has been scheduled with OSHA to discuss the citation(s) issued on 11/20/2012. The conference will be held at the OSHA of?ce located at 8344 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 420, Dallas, TX 75228 on at Employees and/or representatives of employees have a right to attend an informal conference. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 4 of 13 OSHA-2 CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET Inspection Number: 508219 Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 List the speci?c method of correction for each item on this citation in this package that does not read ?Corrected During Inspection? and return to: US. Department of Labor? Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 8344 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Suite 420, Dallas, TX 75228 Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): Citation Number and Item Number was corrected on By (Method of Abatement): I certify that the information contained in this document is accurate and that the affected employees and their representatives have been informed of the abatement. Signature Date Typed or Printed Name Title NOTE: 29 USC 666(g) whoever knowingly makes any false statements, representation or certi?cation in any application, record, plan or other documents ?led or required to be maintained pursuant to the Act shall, up0n conviction, be punished by a ?ne of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 6 months or both. POSTING: A copy of completed Corrective Action Worksheet should be posted for employee review Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 5 of 13 US. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Citationl Item] Type ofViolation: Serious 29 CFR The director supervising the assembly/disassembly operation did not address the hazards associated with the operation, including the effect of wind speed and weather on the equipment: The director, who supervises the disassembly operation, does not address the hazards associated with wind loads and weather on the equipment. This violation occurred on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the director, who was supervising the disassembly of the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane (11 tower sections high), did not address the hazards associated with wind loads and weather on the equipment. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the director, supervising disassembly operations addresses the hazards associated with wind loads and weather on equipment. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 See pages 1 through 4 of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for infonnatiOn on employer and employee rights and responsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 6 of 13 OSHA-2 US. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Citation 1 Item 2 Type of Violation: serious 29 CFR When employer procedures were used instead of manufacturer procedures for assembly/disassembly, the employer did not ensure that the procedures prevented unintended dangerous movement, and prevented collapse, of any part of the equipment: When using employer procedures instead of manufacturer procedures for disassembly, the employer does not ensure that the procedures prevent unintended dangerous movement, and prevent collapse, of any part of the crane. This violation occurred on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the employers' procedures for disassembling the mast to the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane (11 tower sections high) by removing up to six of the eight connecting elements (mast bolts) from every other tower section did not prevent unintended dangerous movement and collapse of the mast. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the employer procedures for disassembling tower cranes prevent unintended dangerous movement and collapse of the mast. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 See pages I through 4 ofthis Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and reSponsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 7 of 13 OS U.S. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Citationl Item3 Type ofViolation: Serious 29 CFR When employer procedures were used instead of manufacturer procedures for assembly/disassembly, the employer did not ensure that the procedures provided adequate support and stability of all parts of the equipment: When using employer procedures instead of manufacturer procedures for disassembly, the employer does ensure that the procedures provide adequate support and stability of all parts of the tower crane. This violation occurred on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the employers procedures for disassembling the mast to the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane (11 tower sections high) by removing up to six of the eight connecting elements (mast bolts) from every other tower section did not provide adequate support and stability to the mast. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the employer procedures for disassembling tower cranes provide adequate support and stability to all parts of the crane. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 See pages 1 through 4 ofthis Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 8 of 13 US. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 Citationl Item4 Type ofViolation: Serious 29 CFR When employer procedures were used instead of manufacturer procedures for assembly/disassembly, the employer did not ensure that the procedures positioned employees involved in the assembly/disassembly operation so that their exposure to unintended movement or collapse of part or all of the equipment was minimized: When using employer procedures instead of manufacturer procedures for disassembly, the employer does ensure that the procedures position employees so that their exposure to unintended movement or collapse of the crane is minimized. This violation occurred on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the employers procedures for disassembling the mast to the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane (11 tower sections high) by removing up to six of the eight connecting elements (mast bolts) from every other tower section while two employees remained on the mast rigging parts and sections did not position the two employees so that their exposure to unintended movement or collapse of the crane was minimized. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the employer procedures for disassembling tower cranes position employees so that their exposure to unintended movement or collapse of the crane is minimized. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 See pages 1 through 4 of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 9 of 13 OSHA-2 US. Department of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Citationl Item5 Type ofViolation: Serious 29 CFR Employer procedures were not developed by a quali?ed person: The employer does not ensure that procedures for disassembling tower cranes are developed by a quali?ed person. This violation occurred on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the employers procedures for disassembling the mast to the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane (11 tower sections high) by removing up to six of the eight connecting elements (mast bolts) from every other tower section were not developed by a quali?ed person. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the employer procedures for disassembling tower cranes are developed by a quali?ed person. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 See pages 1 through 4 of this Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 10 of 13 OSHA-2 U.S. DBpartment of Labor Inspection Number: 508219 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Inspection Date(s): 07/07/2012 09/26/2012 Issuance Date: I l/20/2012 Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Citation 1 Item 6 Type ofViolation: Serious 29 CFR 1926. 143 The employer did not train each competent person and each qualified person regarding the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction applicable to their respective roles: The employer does not train each competent person and each qualified person regarding the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction applicable to their respective roles. This violation was discovered on July 7, 2012, at a workplace located at 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas; where the employer did not train each competent person and quali?ed person for the Terex Peiner, model SK 415, tower crane on the requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, Cranes and Derricks in Construction that were applicable to their respective roles. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each competent person and quali?ed person is trained on their respective roles. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM Date By Which Violation Must be Abated: 11/29/2012 Proposed Penalty: $4900.00 1292,,? yONStephen Boyd Area Director See pages 1 through 4 of this Citation and Notification ofPenalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 11 of l3 OSHA-2 US. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 8344 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway Suite 420 Dallas, TX 75228 Phone: 214?320?2400 Fax: 214?320?2598 INVOICE DEBT COLLECTION NOTICE Company Name: Harrison Hoist, Inc. Inspection Site: 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080 Issuance Date: 11/20/2012 Summary of Penalties for Inspection Number 508219 Citation 1., Serious $29400.00 TOTAL PROPOSED PENALTIES $29400.00 To avoid additional charges, please remit payment to this Area Of?ce for the total amount of the uncontested penalties summarized above. Make your check or money order payable to: Please indicate Inspection Number (indicated above) on the remittance. OSHA does not agree to any restrictions or conditions or endorsements put on any check or money order for less than the full amount due, and will cash the check or money order as if these restrictions or conditions do not exist. If a personal check is issued, it will be converted into an electronic fund transfer (EFT). This means that our bank will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will then usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on your regular account statement. You will not receive your original check back. The bank will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insu??icient funds or closed account, the bank will attempt to make the transfer up to 2 times. Pursuant to the Debt Collection Act of 1982 (Public Law 97?365) and regulations of the US. Department of Labor (29 CFR Part 20), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is required to assess interest, delinquent charges, and administrative costs for the collection of delinquent penalty debts for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 12 ofl3 OSHA-2 Interest: lnterest charges will be assessed at an annual rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury on all penalty debt amounts not paid within one month (30 calendar days) of the date on which the debt amount becomes due and payable (penalty due date). The current interest rate is one percent Interest will accrue from the date on which the penalty amounts (as proposed or adjusted) become a final order of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (that is, 15 working days from your receipt of the Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty), unless you ?le a notice of contest. lnterest charges will be waived if the full amount owed is paid within 30 calendar days of the ?nal order. Delinquent Charges: A debt is considered delinquent if it has not been paid within one month (30 calendar days) of the penalty due date or if a satisfactory payment arrangement has not been made. If the debt remains delinquent for more than 90 calendar days, a delinquent charge of six percent per annum will be assessed accruing from the date that the .debt became delinquent. Administrative Costs: Agencies of the Department of Labor are required to assess additional charges for the recovery of delinquent debts. These additional charges are administrative costs incurred by the Agency in its attempt to collect an unpaid debt. Administrative costs will be assessed for demand letters sent in an attempt to collect the unpaid debt. a nj/z o/ a Stephen Boyd Date Area Director Citation and Noti?cation of Penalty Page 13 of 13 OSHA-2