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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300219797
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $770.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 12/03/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/12/1999 | $770.00 | 12/03/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/1999 | $2,250.00 | 11/10/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: LIFTING
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 falling loads from failure of a custom made lifting hook: a.Mark V Melt. Employees used a custom made lifting hook to transport 1800 lbs. starter blocks. No capacity was marked, no proof testing was performed. Among feasible abatement methods is to comply with the American National Standard for Below the hook lifting devices, ANSI B30.20 and: 1.Provide a lifting device that is designed with a safety factor of three; 2.Marked with the rated capacity. 3.Proof tested to 125of the rated capacity. ***THIS ITEM REQUIRES DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT***