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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 103343893
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,225.00
Issuance Date: 06/14/1994
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/01/1994
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/06/1994 | $1,225.00 | 08/01/1994 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/1994 | $1,750.00 | 08/01/1994 | Serious |
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 physcial harm to employees: a. As of April 28, 1994, frequent inspections were not performed for the Demag 6 and 12 ton underhung cranes exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to perform frequent inspections of the underhung cranes in accordance with American National Standards Institute Standard B-30.11: Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes. b. As of April 28, 1994, periodic inspections were not performed for the Demag 6 and 12 ton underhung cranes exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to perform frequent inspections of the underhung cranes in accordance with American National Standards Institute Standard B-30.11: Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes. c. As of April 28, 1994, operators of the floor operated Demag 6 and 12 ton underhung cranes were not trained by the employer in the safe operating procedures for this equipment exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to institute a training program that covers the items in section 11-3.1.7 (Conduct of Operators) of the American National Standards Institute Standard B-30.11: Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes. d. As of April 28, 1994, operators of the floor operated Demag 6 and 12 ton underhung cranes were not required by the employer to pass a practical operating exam exposing employees to a potential struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to implement a practical operating exam in accordance with American National Standards Institute Standard B-30.11: Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes.ng