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

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed: On or about February 27, 2017, the employer continued to use overhead cranes after the periodic inspection revealed unsafe conditions that had not been corrected. a) The Konecranes 5 ton overhead crane (serial number A20099 2167628), located in East Bay Center was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the hoisting brake had "heavily worn splines" and "Do not use/Lock out". b) The Konecranes 5 ton overhead crane (serial number A20099 2167628), located in East Bay Center was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the hoisting motor was a "safety risk" and should be replaced. c) The Konecranes 5 ton overhead crane (serial number A20099 2167628), located in East Bay Center was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the hoisting wire rope was a "safety risk" and should be replaced. d) The Konecranes 5 ton overhead crane (serial number A20099 2167628), located in East Bay Center was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the general wiring and conduits were a "safety risk" and in need of repair. e) The Konecranes 5 ton overhead crane (serial number CT22277), located in East Bay North was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the latch was "damaged" and in need of repair. f) The Harnischfeger 10 ton overhead crane (serial number CH20780), located in the East Bay South was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the hoisting gear was a safety risk and "Do not use/Lock out". g) The Harnischfeger 10 ton overhead crane (serial number CH20780), located in the East Bay South was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the traveling brake had worn friction material and was a safety risk and should be replaced. h) The Harnischfeger 10 ton overhead crane (serial number CH20780), located in the East Bay South was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the hoisting brake holding had damaged components and was a safety risk and should be replaced. i) The Harnischfeger 10 ton overhead crane (serial number CH20780), located in the East Bay South was used on a daily basis although the periodic inspection stated the Operation Control had worn contacts and was a safety risk and should be replaced.