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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306307729
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/06/2003 X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $455.00
Issuance Date: 04/03/2003
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2003 | $455.00 | 05/06/2003 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/03/2003 | $700.00 | 05/06/2003 | 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 the load: a)Throughout the facility, on or about 3/25/03: The following hoists were not being inspected on a frequent and periodic basis: 1)Pre-Heat Area, 2-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.4008.3. 2)Extrusion Area, 2-Ton CM Hoist #1, Model Number RR 2. 3)Extrusion Area, 2-Ton CM Hoist #2, Model Number RR 2. 4)Clean Room #1, 2-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.4016.4. 5)Clean Room #1, 1-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.2016.3. 6)Clean Room #2, 2-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.4008.4. Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the hoists for wear, deterioration and malfunction as per ASME B30.16-1993 b)Throughout the facility, on or about 3/25/03: The support structures for the following hoists had unknown load capacity ratings: 1)Extrusion Area, 2-Ton CM Hoist #1, Model Number RR 2. 2)Extrusion Area, 2-Ton CM Hoist #2, Model Number RR 2. 3)Clean Room #1, 2-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.4016.4. 4)Clean Room #1, 1-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.2016.3. 5)Clean Room #2, 2-Ton Coffing Hoist, Model Number EC.4008.4. Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to inspect the support structures for the hoists as per ASME B30.16-1993, to ensure the structure is designed to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for the rated load. c)Pre-Heat Area, on or about 3/25/03: Below the hook lifting device had unknown load capacity rating and was not being inspected on a frequent and periodic basis. Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the lifting device and mark the lifting device with the rated load capacity as per ASME B30.20-1993. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.