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 were likely to cause death or serious physical harm where employees are exposed to struck-by hazards. On or about January 05, 2010, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections (one to twelve month intervals) of hoist and hoist components are performed to detect a safety hazard. The hoists are used to move and lift parts and metals onto trailers. Employees working in the shop of the facility are exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling loads in the event of hoist, chain or hook failure. One feasible means of abatement for this hazard, among others, is for the employer to ensure that monthly inspections of hoist and hoist components, with signed and dated reports, are performed to detect any safety hazards.d