Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300211653
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/27/1999 X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/1998
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/1999 | $500.00 | 01/27/1999 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/1998 | $1,000.00 | 01/27/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CRUSHING
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 crushing injuries from possible overhead structure/hoist failure: (a) Van Dorn area: On or about December 2, 1998, and at times prior thereto, the pendant hoist did not have a load rate stenciled on the arch supporting the hoist in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety Standards for Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings (Overhead Hoists), ASME/ANSI B30.16-1973, paragraph 16-2.1.3.6. (b) Van Dorn area: On or about December 2, 1998, and at times prior thereto, the pendant hoist did not have a latch on the hook in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety Standards for Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings (Overhead Hoists), ASME/ANSI B30.126.1.1.2.10(d). Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required for this item.