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

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.At the workplace, the employer had not ensured that hoists were inspected for damaged or worn parts. On or about January 26, 2001, a pin on a CM Lodstar Electric hoist, that was being used to lower and raise an employee into and out of a silo failed and the employee fell approximately 45 feet to the bottom of the silo. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to, the following: a.Follow the manufacturer's instruction and warnings as specified in the Operating Maintenance & Parts Manual item 15 for CM Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist, which required, "DO inspect hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and keep appropriate records of maintenance".s