Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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: a) Strip Line- On or about February 1, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the west CM Lodestar Hoist equipped with a 20 foot chain was in a safe condition prior to being used by employees. The west hoist was not equipped with a functional upper limit switch. b) Strip Line- On or about February 1, 2016, the employer failed to ensure the east CM Lodestar Hoist equipped with a 10 foot chain was in a safe condition prior to being used by employees. The east hoist was not equipped with a functional upper limit switch. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.