Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of 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: a) Facility, Shop Area - There was no safety latch on the hook on the Coffing 1 Ton Underhung Jib Crane. Reference:ANSI B30.16-2003, Chapter 16-1, Section 16-1.2 Construction, Paragraph 16-1.2.9 Hooks (a)If hooks are of the swiveling type, they should rotate freely. Hooks shall be equipped with latches unless use of the latch creates a hazardous condition. NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to install a safety switch onto the hook.