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

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 at risk of being struck by falling loads: Department 135, Blue Room: The wire rope provided on the Robbins and Meyers half ton underhung monorail crane hoist was rusted and had an excessive amount of broken wires. The crane was located at the mineral spirits dip tank. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: A.Conduct monthly wire rope inspections of the running ropes provided on hoists. B.Conduct annual (or more frequent as needed) of all cranes and hoists. C.Correct any deficiencies noted during the inspections. Specific Abatement Documentation is Required