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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309083186
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,700.00
Current Penalty: $1,020.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 02/14/2006
Gravity: 02
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 | 03/06/2006 | $1,020.00 | 02/14/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2006 | $1,700.00 | 02/14/2006 | 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 did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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 dropped loads when using the hoisting device with defective latches. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure that the hoist hook is provided with a latch in accordance with American National Standards (ANSI) B30.16-2.1.2.10 d, Overhead Hoists Hook section. 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.