Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck by hazard. a)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist, on a six ton Harrington underhung crane (Crane "B", Hoist A) was observed to have the latch missing on the hook. b)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist, on a six ton Harrington underhung crane (Crane "B", Hoist B) was observed to have the latch spring broken and made the latch inoperable. c)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist, on a six ton Harrington underhung crane (Crane "C", Hoist A) was observed to have the latch resting on the outside tip of the hook making the latch inoperable. Reference page 9 of ASME B30.10a-1996 10-1.2 Hooks - Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 10.1.2.1.2 Frequent Inspection: 10.1.2.1.2(c)(5): Hooks shall be inspected for the following items: damaged or malfunctioning latch (if provided). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to have an adequate supply of safety latches available to be replaced by a competent person when damage occurs to latches on existing hooks.