Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304586878
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/31/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,137.50
Issuance Date: 10/25/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 01/17/2002 | $1,137.50 | 01/31/2002 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/16/2001 | $1,137.50 | 12/31/2001 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/25/2001 | $1,750.00 | 11/27/2001 | 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 causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling loads if the hoists or cables or lifting devices fail: a)Roy #1, On or about 7/8/01: Hoists, Derricks, and Hoisting lines were not inspected such as, but not limited to: 1.Dozer mounted hoists were not provided with load ratings and inspections. 2.Dozer mounted booms were not provided with load ratings and inspections. 3.Cable connections were not rated and were not provided with inspections. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Mark the rated loads on the hoists and structures. 2.Test all new, repaired, or modified equipment prior to use. 3.Provide proper hook to cable connections instead of knots. 4.Follow guidelines as referenced in API 54, 1999, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations. 5.Follow guidelines as referenced in ANSI B30.7, Base Mounted Drum Hoists. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.