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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309449791
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $300.00
Issuance Date: 04/22/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/25/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 05/13/2008
Final Order: 08/13/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 08/13/2009 | $300.00 | 04/25/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/22/2008 | $1,500.00 | 04/25/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
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 the wire rope used on the under hung hoist in foundry #2 was triple reaving: a.Semco, Inc. located in Marion, OH: On or about November 20, 2007, in foundry #2 the overhead underhung hoist's wire rope was triple reaving on the hoist drum. The hoist is used to lift pouring ladles full of molten metal. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure hoist ropes are seated properly on the drum prior to operation according to ASME B30.16-2003. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.