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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314347048
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2011
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 02/16/2011
Final Order: 10/03/2011
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 10/03/2011 | $1,500.00 | 03/01/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2011 | $2,500.00 | 03/01/2011 | 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 THE HAZARD OF BEING STRUCK-BY THE LOAD SHOULD THE HOIST FAIL: a)Shell Sand area, on or about 09/07/2010: A Gardner Denver, 2-ton overhead pneumatic hoist was being operated in the foundry without a safety latch on the hoist hook and no frequent daily inspection had been performed by an operator or other designated person. b)Sand Molding area, on or about 09/07/2010: A Yale 5-ton overhead pneumatic hoist was being operated in the foundry without a safety latch on the hoist hook and no frequent daily inspection had been performed by an operator or other designated person. c)Impregnation cell area, on or about 09/07/2010: A Coffing 1/2-ton overhead pneumatic hoist was being used in the foundry without a safety latch on the hoist hook and no frequent daily inspection had been performed by an operator or other designated person. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to: 1.Repair or replace the safety latches and ensure they meet the requirement of the ASME B30.16-2007, Overhead Hoists, Section 16-.1.2.9. 2.Conduct frequent daily inspections during operation of the of the hoists for missing or defective equipment in accordance with ASME B30.16-2007, Overhead Hoists, Section 16-2.1.1 Inspections. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.