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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 305963688
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,275.00
Current Penalty: $637.50
Issuance Date: 07/06/2004
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/09/2004
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0625700
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 | 07/21/2004 | $637.50 | 07/09/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2004 | $1,275.00 | 07/09/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the recognized hazard of being struck by falling portions of the hoisted load(s) on overhead hoists. The employer violated this section of the Act on or about February 10, 2003, when the following list of hoist were found to have their latch missing from the load hook and these hoists were not inspected daily to ensure all safety devices were functioning appropriately: a: Ruger Equipment hoist located in the middle of the maintenance shop. b: Two ton OMI hoist located at the center of the workroom floor. c: Five ton OMI hoist located at the east side of the workroom floor. d: Ten ton OMI hoist located at the south side of the workroom floor. These hoists are utilized to lift and maneuver dies which weight between 1,000 and 6,000 pounds. a) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide a load hook with an operable latch, in accordance with Paragraph 16-2.1.2.10(d) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.16-1973, Overhead Hoists. b) Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to perform frequent inspections (daily) of all safety devices to determine malfunctions, in accordance with Paragraph 16-2.2.1.2(b) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.16-1973, Overhead Hoists. DISCLAIMERS: 1. You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method. "Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), the employer must provide documentation that this violation has been abated within 10 calendar days after the abatement date."