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 crushing and struck-by hazards: (a)Hy-Tech Truck & Trailer Mfg, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701: On and before 1/11/11, the employer did not ensure that personnel involved in moving material with the use of the overhead cranes were instructed in the safe use of under-the-hook rigging equipment. Employees are using rigging equipment to move material that weighs in excess of 4000 lbs that is involved in the construction of frac trailers. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow ASME/ANSI B30.9-1971 requirements associated with conforming to the following practices involving the use of rigging: (a)Determine weight of load (b)Select a sling of suitable rated capacity (c)Use the proper hitch (d)Guide loads with a tag line when practical (e)When using multiple leg slings select the longest sling possible so as to reduce the tension in the sling legs (f)Examine the sling for damaged or worn area (g)Attach the sling securely to the load (h)Pad or protect any sharp corners the sling is in contact with (i)Center the load in the base (bowl) of the hook to prevent hook point loading (j)Avoid any kinks, loops, or twist in the legs (k)Keep hands and fingers from between the sling and the load (m)Start lift slowly to avoid shock loading the sling (n)Do not pull a sling from under a load when the load is resting on the sling. Block the load up to remove the sling. (o)Do not shorten a sling by knotting, by wire rope clips, or by any other means (p)Do not inspect a sling by passing bare hands over the body. Broken wires, if present, may puncture the hands. (q)Keep the sling well lubricated in order to prevent corrosion. (b)Hy-Tech Truck & Trailer Mfg, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701: On and before 1/11/11, the employer did not ensure the spreader beam assembly or below-the-hook lifting device was designed by or under the direct supervision of a qualified person. The design shall be in accordance with ASME BTH-1 and shall consider the stresses resulting from the application of rated load plus the weight of the device. The condition exposed employees using the lifting device to struck-by and crushing hazards as a result of the lifting device failing. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be found in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B30.20-1.2.2 Construction, "Structural and mechanical lifting devices shall be designed to ASME BTH-1 Design Category B (static strength criteria) selected for its number of load cycles, unless a qualified person representing the owner, purchaser, or user of the lifting device determines and can demonstrate that ASME BTH-1 Design Category A is appropriate. Design Category A shall only be designated when the magnitude and variation of loads applied to the lifter are predictable and do not exceed the rated capacity, where the loading and environmental conditions are accurately defined, service is not severe, and the ancticipated load cycles do not exceed Service Class 0. (c)Hy-Tech Truck & Trailer Mfg, LLC & 2550 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan, CO 80701: On and before 1/11/11, the employer did not ensure the spreader beam assembly or below-the-hook lifting device was rated prior to initial use. The spreader beam assembly was utilized to lift 4,000 lb wall assembly units for frac trailers and did not have the rated load visibly marked or identification affixed listing the manufacturer's name and address, serial number and lifting device weight. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method can be found in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME B30.20-Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices, section 20-1.2.1 Marking, Rated Load-All new structural and mechanical lifting devices shall be marked with, but not limited to, the following information: (1)manufacturer's name and address (2)serial number (3)lifter weight, if over 100 lb (4)cold current (amps)(when applicable) (5)rated voltage (when applicable) (6)rated load (7)ASME BTH-1 Design Category(8)ASME BTH-1 Service Class Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (See enclosed "Abatement Certification Letter").tion