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 rolls in the event that the load falls due to accidentally slipping off the hook. a. In the production area: The hook of the electric hoist, Northern Tool, was used with the safety latch twisted. Section 16-2.2.1 Of the American National Standard, ANSI B30.161973 Overhead Hoist:Deficiencies shall be carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is: 1. Replace the safety latch according with manufacture's recommendations.es