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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 struck-by and crushed-by hazards: a) Morning Call Press Room, Allentown PA - On or about May 29, 2018, Employees moving a Goss Metroliner newspaper press used swivel bolts that were not correctly rated, sized, and torqued, to suspend the press from a crane. Among other means, feasible abatement would include, but not be limited to: 1) Comply with all provisions of ASME B30.26-2015, Rigging Hardware, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, Chapter 26-2. 2) Ensure all employees have been trained in all provisions required by ASME B30.26-2015, Rigging Hardware, Chapter 26-2, Section 26-2.7. 3) Develop and implement procedures to ensure employees have all necessary information, documentation, tools, and equipment to fully comply with the provisions of ASME B30.26-2015, Rigging Hardware, Chapter 26-2, Section 26-2.9 Operating Practices, including but not limited to Paragraph 26-2.9.1 - Adjustable Hardware Selection, and 26-2.9.4 - Rigging Practices. 4) Develop and implement procedures and documentation to ensure equipment needs are fully evaluated, inventory is checked prior to commencement of the job, all necessary manufacturer documentation is available, and equipment is stored in a clean and orderly manner to facilitate proper selection and inspection for serviceability.