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

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was 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 the load should the components of the overhead hoist, below the hook lifting device or bridge/ jib crane system fail: a) The following below the hook lifting devices were not inspected and/ or had no rated load capacity markings or manufacturer's markings: 1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area: A drum lifting device in the oil storage area had no rated load capacity markings and not been inspected. 2) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area: A sheet steel clamp had no rated load capacity markings and had not been inspected. 3) On or about 2/15/2017, Machine room: The paper roll lifting device on the dry end was not inspected. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1. Inspect the lifting devices in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.3. 2. Mark the rated load capacity on the device in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.2. b) The following overhead hoists did not have rated load capacity markings on the hoist: 1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area: Three CM, hand hoists had no load capacity markings on the hoists. 2) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room: A yellow colored wire rope hoist in the dry end had no load capacity markings. 3) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room: A yellow colored wire rope hoist was in use in the dry end while there were "dead" spots in its travel and while the brakes were either worn or not adjusted. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1. Inspect the overhead hoists in accordance with ANSI B30.16-2007, section 16-2. 2. Mark the rated load capacity on the hoist or load block in accordance with ANSI B30.16-2007, section 16-1.1. c) The following bridge crane/ jib structures had no rating on the structure: 1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area: Three beam structures used to support hoists were not provided with capacity ratings. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1. Mark the load ratings on the support beams in accordance with ANSI B30.11-2010, section 11-1.1. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.