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 hazards of being struck by falling portions of the hoisted load due to lack of rated load marked on each side of the crane hoist bridge and the inoperable latch on the hook holding the hoisted load of the Detroit 5-Ton overhead floor operated crane hoist located and used in the welding area and fitting area. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method for abatement is to ensure that the rated load of the hoist if plainly marked on each side of the crane hoist bridge in accordance with Paragraph 11.1.1.1 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.11-1973, Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes. Also ensure that latch type hooks are used unless the use of the latch increases the hazards when hoisting loads, and that periodic inspection of the hook retaining nuts or collars and pins, welds or riveting used to secure the retaining member are performed to detect and correct deformations, in accordance with Sections 16- 1.1.2.4.d and 16-1.2.4.d and 16-1.2.1.3.c of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.16-11973, Safety Standards for Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings. 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.