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 exposed to struck by hazards in that the hook, attaching the suspended chain hoist to the jib crane at the #1 cold saw, was bent. a.Republic Engineered Products, Inc. located in Lorain, Ohio: On or about June 24, 2010, the employer did not ensure the hook used to secure the chain hoist to the jib crane on Cold Saw #1, located in the conditioning building, was in good working order. The hook was bent open, allowing the weight of the chain hoist and attached load to rest on the tip of the hoist hook. The chain hoist was used to maneuver a 200 pound abrasive wheel hub from the saws spindle. Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with the requirements of ASME B30.10-2005 "Hooks", Section 10-1.2.3 Maintenance. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation ( using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.