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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312104946
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/04/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,520.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/12/2009 | $2,520.00 | 11/04/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2009 | $4,000.00 | 11/04/2009 | Serious |
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 associated with operating a hoist with a hook that had a missing safety latch: At the site: The hook on the hoist at Scallop Cooler #3 had a missing safety latch. One feasible and acceptable means, among others, of abatement would be to replace the hook or install a new safety latch. ANSI B30.16-1973 references the requirements for frequent inspections and adjustments and repairs of hooks and safety latches.