Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260251 A06 Rigging equipment for material handling.
Inspection Nr: 1663654.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/18/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/20/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/20/2023 | $0.00 | 10/18/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/18/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(6): Each day before being used, and during use, where service conditions warrant, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person, and damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service: a) Adjacent to Military Drive West and Creek Knoll: On or about April 15, 2023 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling pipe while utilizing a modified alloy steel chain which had two hooks removed from the coupling link and a nylon slings was put in the place of the two hook making it defective. b) Adjacent to Military Drive West and Creek Knoll: On or about April 15, 2023 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling pipe while utilizing a three inch polyester sling EET-2-93X, Ser#2033917-17, which showed signs of excessive wear, discoloration, and fraying at the load bearing loops of the sling making it defective.