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

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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 damaged below-the- hook lifting devices and to a lifting device not marked. (a)On or about December 22, 2011 in the rack-up area at the beginning of the dip tank line, below-the-hook bent and damaged lifting devices were not removed from service for repair or replacement. (b)On or about December 22, 2011 between the dip tanks and the kettle containing melted zinc, the Dross Scope was not marked with an ID listing but not limited to the following: - Manufacturer's name and address - Serial number of the device - Lifter weight if over 100 lbs (45 kg) - Cold current (amps when applicable) - Rated voltage (if applicable) - Rated load [as described in par. 20-1.2.1(a)] - ASME BTH-1 Design Category - ASME BTH-1 Service Class Among others, one feasible and useful method to correct the hazards is to follow the requirements found in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) stand ASME B30.20- 2006 for inspection, removal from service, repair, and/or replacement and for proper inspection and marking of the below the hook lifting devices.