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 the hazard of being struck by a falling gin pole. On or about 06/06/94, employees were attempting to lower a gin pool from the top of a radio tower when a cable securing the pole came unhooked, allowing it to fall approximately three feet. The upper hook had a safety latch that was defective, and the lower snatch block had the safety latch removed: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the inspection procedures outlined in ANSI, B 30.10-1987. Section 10-1.2.1.2(c)(4) which requires that hooks shall be inspected for the following items, latch engagement, damaged or malfunctioning latches. Section 101.2.3(a) states any conditions disclosed by the inspections performed in accordance with the paragraphs 10-1.2.2 or 10-1.2.3 shall be corrected by repair or replacement before continuing to use the hook.