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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312372709
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2010 X
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/2009
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
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 | 01/15/2010 | $1,125.00 | 03/01/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/2009 | $1,875.00 | 02/01/2010 | 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: a)Cutting area Table #1 area, on or about 12/07/2009: A 1/2 ton CM Lode Star electric overhead chain hoist had a non-functioning upper limit switch, an improperly adjusted lower limit switch, a missing safety latch, and no inspection, or maintenance records were being maintained. b)Fabric Inspection station, on or about 12/07/2009: A 1/4 ton CM Value Star, electric overhead chain hoist had non-functioning upper limit switch, and no inspection, or maintenance records were being maintained. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to: 1.Test and rate the hoists, adjust, repair or replace the upper and lower limit switches ANSI B30.16.-1993, Overhead Hoists, Section 16.2, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance. 2.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the hoists and maintain records or use an external coded mark in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1993 Overhead Hoists, Section 16-2.1 Inspection. c)Cutting area Table #3 area, on or about 12/07/2009: A ceiling supported hoist rail on which a 1/2 ton CM Lode Star electric Overhead chain hoist was mounted had not been initially tested, rated and marked to determine if it would withstand the forces imposed by the hoist and the rated load. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to: 1.Test, rate, and mark the hoist rail to ensure it will withstand the forces generated by the hoist and the rated load. ANSI B30.11.1-1980, Monorails and Underhung Cranes, Section 11.1 Construction and Installation. 2.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the wall supported jib rail and maintain records in accordance with ANSI B30.11.2-1980 Monorail and Underhung Cranes, Section 11-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.