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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313634263
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $6,600.00
Current Penalty: $4,620.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2011
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/19/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 05/26/2011
Final Order: 07/27/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/27/2011 | $4,620.00 | 05/19/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2011 | $6,600.00 | 05/19/2011 | 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 struck-by hazards due to defective or damaged hooks and safety latches; (a)On or about December 1, 2010 near the automatic end former, the Dayton 1 ton chain hoist used to raise and move coils of metal tubing weighing up to 500 pounds had a defective safety latch. (b)On or about November 10, 2010 at the clean line, the P&H overhead crane used to raise and move baskets of metal parts had both hooks with a metal bar welded across the throat opening. Reference for hooks and safety latches, ASME B30.10-2009, Section 10-1.10.5(i) and Section 10-1.10.6(c). Welding on hooks, Section 10-1.10.5(l). Inspections for damages to hooks, Section 10-1.10.3. Among others, one feasible and useful abatement method to correct this hazard is to: perform inspections of hooks for damages and to replace hooks that have been welded, and to repair or replace defective safety latches.