Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

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 inadequately secured loads. On or about October 27, 2015, and at times prior thereto; a. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Dayton, 1 ton, underhung hoists without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook. b. Employees in Building B were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Crane Mann brand 3 ton, overhead crane without a functioning safety latch on the hoisting hook. c. Employees in the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating overhead cranes with deficiencies, that had not been inspected periodically and frequently by the employer.