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

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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 dropped mold plates possibly falling on an employee: (a) Perryville, Missouri location in Building One in the Press Mold Area; Makeshift slings made from common steel chain with welded end attachments and makeshift rigging attachments were attached with bolts to mold plates and used for hoisting. The slings, attachments and bolts had not been tested or certified for the purpose. While ultimate responsibility rests with the employer, given his/her superior knowledge of the workplace, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard, among others, includes providing employees with suitable slings and rigging equipment, as referenced in Section 16-1.3.2 of ANSI B30.16-1993, "American National Standard for Overhead Hoists". Essential elements include: 1. Provide slings and attachments which are manufactured and rated appropriately for the loading requirements of their intended use. 2. Periodically inspect all hoisting and rigging equipment to assure that it is not damaged, excessively worn or defective; and maintain any required records. 3. Remove any hoisting or rigging equipment from service which is not acceptable for use.