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

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the employees: A.) Vortex Recycling - On or about 8/29/12 and at times prior thereto, Employees were potentially exposed to struck-by/caught-between hazards and related crush injuries from a lack of information on the load capacities and proof testing associated with below the hook lifting devices. The spreader bar below the hook lifting device was utilized in conjunction the facilities P & H overhead crane to lift/maneuver items that included but were not limited to Sea Containers. Employees who utilized the device were unaware of the spreader bar's load capacity. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among Other Methods, Feasible and Acceptable means to correct the conditions noted above include complying with applicable requirements noted in ASME B30.20. Below the Hook Lifting Devices by: 1. Utilizing a durable substance or device to mark the Spreader Bar with the following information: (a.) Rated load capacity (b) Spreader Bar Weight (c) Safety Warnings noted in ASME B30.20 Below the Hook Lifting Devices 2. Proof Testing the Spreader Bar by utilizing the requirements noted in ASME B30.20. Below the Hook Lifting Devices 3. Develop an inspection program for the spreader bar that follows the crietia outlined in ASME B30.20.