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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312369614
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/03/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2009
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/28/2009 | $1,400.00 | 08/03/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2009 | $2,000.00 | 08/03/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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: Should the hoist fail allowing the load to fall and strike and employee. a)At the facility, on or about 06/24/09: Three underhung overhead hoists were being operated without having received a periodic inspection in more than twelve months. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Ensure all underhung overhead hoists receive frequent and periodic inspections as required by the manufacturer and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME B30.16-1993) document, paragraph 16- 2.1.1(b)(2) which states; visual inspection by a designated person who makes records of external conditions to provide the basis for continuing evaluation. An external coded mark on the hoist is an acceptable identification in lieu of records. (a) normal service - yearly. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.