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

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: a)Owens Area, Lodestar 1 Ton Hoist, Labeled #1 - Periodic inspections were not conducted on the hoist, hooks, and load carrying ropes or chains. b)Main Bay Area, 1 Ton Hoist, Labeled #12, Attached to Wall Mount Jib Crane - Periodic inspections were not conducted on the hoist, hooks, and load carrying ropes or chains. Among other methods of abatement, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: 1)Conduct periodic inspections as per ANSI Standard B30.16, Overhead Hoist Standard.