Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of 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: a) Facility, Shop - The Coffing 1 Ton Underhung Jib Crane used to lift marble / granite slabs, was not being inspected as required. Reference:ANSI B30.16-2003, Chapter 16-2, Section 16-2.1 Inspection, Paragraph 126-2.1.1 Inspection Classification. (a)Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified hoists shall be inspected by a designated person to ensure compliance with this standard. (b)Inspection Intervals. Inspection procedures for hoists in regular service is divided into two general classifications based upon the intervals at which inspections should be performed. (1)Frequent Inspection (2)Periodic Inspection NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to conduct hoist inspections as required.