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 employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the overhead hoist, below-the- hook lifting device or bridge crane system fail: a)Laser Area, on or about 10/30/07: The Gorbel bridge crane structure rated for 2000 lbs. with a Demag overhead hoist attached which was rated at 2200 lbs. was underrated for what the hoist capacity was rated for. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Prior to installation and use, ensure the supporting structure is designed to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for the rated load in accordance with ANSI B30.11-1980, Section 11-2.2.2. b)Laser Area and Plating Area, on or about 10/30/07: There were no inspections conducted on a Demag electric overhead hoist and a Ingersoll Rand air hoist. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Inspect the overhead hoists in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1993, Section 16- 2.1. c)Laser Area, on or about 10/30/07: There were no inspections conducted on an Anver vacuum lift VLS-07. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1.Inspect the vacuum lift in accordance with ANSI B30.20-1993, Section 20-2.3. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.