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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301534509
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/11/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/24/2000
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 01/18/2000
Final Order: 03/12/2001
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 03/12/2001 | $4,500.00 | 01/24/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/11/2000 | $5,600.00 | 01/24/2000 | 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 employmnent 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 hazard of being struck by material(s) suspended beneath the loader bucket of the John Deere 410C Backhoe Loader. On or about July 12, 1999 employee(s) were exposed to this hazard when a 30 foot long bundle of reinforcing steel (rebar) rods, weighing approximately 1,800 pounds, was precariously lifted by a fiber sling suspended from the open-throat hook of the John Deere 410C loader bucket. The sling was attached using a vertical choker hitch so employees could "spin" the load. No tag lines were used to control the suspended load. Personnel were not required to stand clear of the suspended load. The backhoe/loader operator did not maintain a view of the signal man and was not aware of the signal man's location during the lift. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to abate this hazard are as follows: Ensure that personnel using fiber slings are thoroughly instructed in, and following the safe practices stipulated in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.9-1991, Slings, Section 9-4.5, Safe Operating Practices. Instruction shall provide as a minimum: 1. Personnel shall stand clear of suspended loads. 2. Twisting and kinking (spinning) of sling legs shall be avoided. Ensure that operators are familiar with and implement the limitations prescribed by the manufacturer, John Deere, for lifting operations as outlined in the John Deere 410 C Backhoe/Loader Operator Manual, page 35-30. 1. Do not allow any persons near the load. 2. Know the location of all persons in the working area. 3. Attach chain/sling to machine as shown. 4. Attach a handline to load and make sure person holding it is away from load. Additional abatement information is required for this item.