Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311371918
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/29/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/07/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2008 | $2,000.00 | 07/07/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/29/2008 | $3,500.00 | 07/07/2008 | 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: a. On or about March 5, 2008, in the facility, employees working in the galvanizing area were exposed to struck by hazards in the event of a carbon steel chain failure. The original Carbon Steel Chain (Proof Coil Chain Grade 30) was less than 31/64 inches and had obvious defects including, but not limited to, excessive pitting and weld deterioration. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include, but are not limited to: Following the Chains for Overhead Lifting Guideline published by the American Galvanizers Association and/or Welded Steel Chain Specifications published by the National Association of Chain Manufacturers.