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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309444875
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $675.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2007
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 07/19/2007
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/17/2007 | $675.00 | 07/19/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2007 | $1,500.00 | 07/19/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: FALLING
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 molten metal splash hazards from falling molten metal ladles due to hoist hooks not being equipped with safety latches: a.Quincy Castings, Inc. located in Quincy, Ohio: On or about January 10, 2007, the employer did not ensure the monorail hoist used to lift the #4 molten metal pouring ladle on the pouring line was equipped with a hook safety latch. The ladle can carry up to 854 pounds of molten metal and have a total weight of 1600 pounds. b.Quincy Castings, Inc. located in Quincy, Ohio: On or about January 10, 2007, the employer did not ensure the monorail hoist used to lift the #1 molten metal pouring ladle on the pouring line was equipped with a hook safety latch. The ladle can carry up to 854 pounds of molten metal and have a total weight of 1600 pounds. c.Quincy Castings, Inc. located in Quincy, Ohio: On or about January 10, 2007, the employer did not ensure the monorail hoist used to lift the "C" molten metal pouring ladle on the pouring line was equipped with a hook safety latch. The ladle can carry up to 854 pounds of molten metal and have a total weight of 1600 pounds. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure the hoist hooks are equipped with safety latches according to ASME B30.16-2003 "Overhead Hoists (Underhung)". In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).