Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING

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 potential crushing injuries from a falling load while using a lifting device which was not determined to be safe. (a)Door, Storage Area - An employee used a lifting device to lift doors. The employer did not ensure that the lifting device was labeled with the rated capacity, manufacturers name and address and a serial number, on or about April 21, 2011. (b)Shop, Strap Line - An employee used a lifting device to lift coiled metal. The employer did not ensure that the lifting device was labeled with the rated capacity, manufacturers name and address and a serial number, on or about April 21, 2011. No abatement certification or documentation required. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be contained in ASME B30.20 - 2003 Below the Hook Lifting Device in that the company would have an engineer determined the rated capacity and mark the information along with manufactures name and address, serial number and the lifting device weigh if over 100 lbs on the device. The device must also be inspected periodically, proof tested and certified and insure that the weight of the device is figured into the weight that can be lifted.