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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309449791
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $300.00
Issuance Date: 04/22/2008
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 05/09/2008
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 05/13/2008
Final Order: 08/13/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/13/2009 | $300.00 | 05/09/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/2008 | $1,500.00 | 05/09/2008 | 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 under the hook lifting devices used with the J-4 jib hoist located in foundry #1, monorail crane used in the furnace room for foundry #1, and the monorail crane used in the furnace room in foundry #2 were not rated as to their capacities: a.Semco, Inc. located in Marion, OH: On or about October 29, 2007, the employer did not ensure the under the hook lifting device used with the J-4 monorail jib hoist located in the furnace room of foundry #1 was labeled as to its capacity. The device is used to move 70 to 80 pound mold weights from the top of the sand molds. b.Semco, Inc. located in Marion, OH: On or about October 29, 2007, the employer did not ensure the crucible carrier suspended by the monorail crane located in the furnace room of foundry #1 was labeled as to its capacity. The device is used to carry approximately 400 pounds of molten metal crucible throughout the furnace room. c.Semco, Inc. located in Marion, OH: On or about October 29, 2007, the employer did not ensure the crucible carrier suspended by the monorail crane located in the furnace room of foundry #2 was labeled as to its capacity. The device is used to carry approximately 400 pounds of molten metal crucible throughout the furnace room. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure the under the hook lifting devices are labeled according to ANSI B30.20 (2003) In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.t,