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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300591914
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $400.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/1999
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/03/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/1999 | $400.00 | 05/03/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/1999 | $875.00 | 05/03/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to being struck by a falling custom made lifting device: FPM Processing. Custom made grab hooks were used throughout the plant to lift drums and rotors. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include, but are not necessarily limited to: Comply with ANSI B30.20 - Below the Hook Lifting Devices and: 1.Provide the rated load on any custom made lifting device: 2.Design the lifting device to withstand the forces imposed by its rated load with a minimum design factor of 3. 3.Provide initial, frequent, and periodic inspections of the lifting devices. 4.Ensure that initial proof testing of 125of the rated load was conducted. CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.