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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 191577.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,850.00
Current Penalty: $1,907.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 35
Abatement Date: 07/26/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2012
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/13/2012 | $1,907.00 | 07/26/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2012 | $3,850.00 | 07/26/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 hazards while using hoists in the workplace: a) KARD Welding, Inc. located on 00480 Osterloh Road in Minister, OH: On or about February 16, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the hook on the 25 ton West main bay crane was equipped with a throat latch, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards should fabricated beams or components roll out of the hook under slack conditions. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to comply with the requirements of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30. 16-2007 "Overhead Hoists (Underhung)", Section 16-1.2.9 "Hooks".