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 were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and/or splash hazards when using damaged hoist safety latch and when using an unmarked pendant control. (a) Retort Department: On November 14, 2023, employees were operating hoists including four Coffing 1/2-ton hoist to lift baskets in and out of retort ovens weighing approximately 100-300 pounds using pendant control boxes that were not marked to indicate their function. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct these hazards is to follow the guidelines in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.17 "Cranes and Monorails (With Underhung Trolley or Bridge)- Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings" 2020, Section 17-1.1.7 Controls, General Construction and Installation. Each controller shall be legibly marked to indicate the function and direction of movement. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.