Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 N04 I Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1306481.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,760.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/28/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 10/09/2018
Final Order: 02/01/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/01/2019 | $0.00 | 09/28/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/19/2018 | $7,760.00 | 09/28/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2018 | $7,760.00 | 09/28/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift: (a) Yard - On April 5, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the Sessco Crane Serial # NS18-0410000009 upper hoist limit switch was tried out at the beginning of each operator's shift. The crane is located outside and exposed to weather elements. Various components of the crane were worn, damaged and needed to be replaced. In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.