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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311879191
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/08/2010
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/03/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0336000
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 | 12/22/2010 | $2,000.00 | 01/03/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/08/2010 | $3,500.00 | 01/03/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
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 crane and hoist components that had not been incorporated into a frequent inspection program: a) Gasbarre Products, Inc. - On or about 10/14/10, frequent inspections (i.e. daily to weekly to monthly inspections) were not being performed on the components associated with the cranes and hoists. Only annual inspections were performed by an outside contractor. These cranes/hoists were located in areas that included but were not limited to A-Bay, B-Bay, C- Bay, D-Bay, and E-Bay. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the condition include but are not limited to: Per ANSI B30.16 and ANSI B30.11 Frequent Inspections are conducted on a daily to weekly to monthly intervals depending on the use of the equipment as follows: Normal service - monthly Heavy service - weekly to monthly Severe service - daily to weekly Develop a frequent inspection schedule based on the manufacturers manuals, service conditions, and the requirements noted in ASME B30.16 - Hoists, ASME B30.11 - Monorail and Underhung, and ASME B30.10 - Hooks A Qualified Person Shall Determine Whether Conditions Found During The Inspection Constitute A Hazard And Require A More Detailed Inspection. Adjustments, Repairs, Or Replacements Shall Be Made, As Necessary, In Accordance With ASME B30.11, ASME B30.16, Manufacturers Manual Deficiencies Discovered During This Inspection Shall Be Reported Immediately To The Supervisor Or A Designated Person. At a Minimum Frequent Inspections Must Include a Review of: -Operating Mechanisms For Proper Operation, Proper Adjustment, And Unusual Sounds; Such As, But not Limited To, Squeaking, Grinding, Grating, Etc. -Hoist Upper Limit Device Of Electric- Or Air Powered Hoists, Without A Load On The Hook At The Beginning Of Each Shift. Care Shall Be Exercised. The Load Block shall Be Inched Into Its Limit Device Or Run In At Slow Speed On Multi-Speed Or Variable-Speed Hoists. -Hoist Braking System For Proper Operation. -Tanks, Valves, Pumps, Lines, And Other Parts Of air Or Hydraulic Systems ForLeakage -Hooks And Latches, In Accordance With Asme B30.10 -Hook Attachment And Securing Means -Warning Device(S) For Proper Operation -Chain Or Wire Rope In Accordance With Asme B30.16 -Hoist Load Chain In Accordance With Para. 16-2.5.1 Or 16-2.6.1. -Rope Or Load Chain Reeving For Compliance With Recommendations Of The Hoist Manufacturer. -Placement Of End Stops ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of the abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstration that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.