Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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: Being struck by a falling master card plate. (a)On or about 2/11/05 in the Line 2 Area: The employer had not developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program for the Columbus McKinnon ShopStar electric chain hoist which was used to lift master card plates weighing approximately 150 to 175 pounds. Employees were potentially exposed to being struck by a falling master card plate. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means to abate this hazard is to institute a hoist inspection program in accordance with the hoist manufacturer's recommendations and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ASME B30.16, Overhead Hoists (Underhung). Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit an abatement plan within 25 days describing the actions it is taking to ensure compliance, including a description of how these steps protect its employees from injury as a result of hoist failure.s