Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 N04 I Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1581468.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/28/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2022 | $0.00 | 06/28/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/2022 | $14,502.00 | 06/28/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): Hoist limit switch. At the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch of each hoist shall be tried out under no load. Extreme care shall be exercised; the block shall be "inched" into the limit or run in at slow speed. If the switch does not operate properly, the appointed person shall be immediately notified. a) On or about February 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the designated crane operator was testing the hoist upper limit switch at the start of the shift prior to operating the crane.