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

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 crushing hazards: (a) Location - Test area: On or about 12/28/06, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while working with overhead, underhung cranes that were not tested and inspected in accordance with ANSI B30.11-1980. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means to correct this hazard would be to have qualified individuals test and inspect the cranes in accordance with ANSI B- 30.11-1980. Conduct an acceptance load test of not more than 125of the rated load upon initial use. Daily or before each use (daily to monthly intervals): All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation. Deterioration or leakage in lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems. Rope reeving for noncompliance with manufacturer's recommendations. Hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations. Visually inspect daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected. Hooks with deformation or cracks. Visually inspect daily; monthly inspection with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected. Discard hooks with cracks or having more than 15 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10 percent twist from the plane of the unbent hook Periodic: (1-12 month intervals): Have qualified individuals inspect and document: findings of deformed, cracked, or corroded members. Inspect for: Loose bolts or rivets, cracked or worn sheaves and drums. Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices. Excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets. Load, wind, and other indicators over their full range, for any significant inaccuracies. Gasoline, diesel, electric, or other powerplants for improper performance or noncompliance with applicable safety requirements. Excessive wear of chain drive sprockets and excessive chain stretch. Electrical apparatus, for signs of pitting or any deterioration of controller contactors, limit switches and pushbutton stations.