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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310901814
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/11/2007
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 09/27/2007
Final Order: 12/31/2008
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/31/2008 | $1,250.00 | 09/11/2007 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2007 | $2,500.00 | 09/11/2007 | 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 crushing hazards: (a) Mechanical Department, Zone 3, East End - the Six Flags mechanical "below the hook" lifting device being used on the blue CM electric chain hoist was not marked with the proper rated load and lifter weight if over 100 pounds. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes but is not limited to the following: In accordance with American National Standard Institute for Below the Hook Lifting Devices B30.20-2006, Section 20-1.2.1 "The rated load of the lifting device shall be legibly marked on the main structure or on a tag attached to where it is visible." No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.