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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 116261645
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $2,625.00
Current Penalty: $2,625.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 101
Abatement Date: 02/23/1999
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0626700
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 | 03/09/1999 | $2,625.00 | 02/23/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/1999 | $2,625.00 | 02/23/1999 | 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 physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling portions of the hoisted load of the recently installed, unmarked, hoist located in the detail area of the weld shop: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to have the supporting structure (I-Beam) to which each hoist is installed, load rated to ensure it is at least equal to that of the hoist in accordance with Paragraph 16-1.1.3.1 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.16-1973, Overhead Hoists. Disclaimers: 1.You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2.The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3.The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.