Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 B03 Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1524052.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 10/27/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 11/02/2021
Final Order: 03/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/03/2022 | $9,500.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/20/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(3):Crane(s) were modified and such modifications and the supporting structure were not checked thoroughly for the new rated load by a qualified engineer or the equipment manufacturer: On or about April 08, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the east and west overhead bridge crane did not have the newly de-rated load capacity tested and documented by a qualified enginneer or equipment manufacuterer, prior to the use of the cranes. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the overhead crane and supporting structure. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all cranes are properly load rated.