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

OSH Act of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards such as struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees: This violation was most recently observed on or about September 15, 2014, at the work place located in Sumner, Texas; where employees who operated overhead hoist without self-closing safety latches, were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards: a) On the 1 ton Jet overhead hoist; and b) On the 2 ton Jet overhead hoist. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the latches on the hooks of the crane are self-closing.