Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 N03 III B Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1021330.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/14/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/06/2015
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/06/2015 | $0.00 | 07/14/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/17/2015 | $0.00 | 07/07/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(iii)(b): During hoisting care shall be taken that the load does not contact any obstructions. WORKPLACE: The employer did not ensure through visual observation and/or specific instructions that the load being lifted by an overhead bridge crane was not only lifted up clearly from, but also did not contact any surrounding obstructions while being moved in any directions. On or about January 23, 2015, an employee, who was working in very close proximity of the load being lifted was crushed in between the load and a flatbed truck due to the load was not only lifted up high enough, but also a sudden acceleration. The employee sustained a fatal injury from the incident.