Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 J02 Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1533907.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 08/25/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2021 | $2,500.00 | 08/25/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2021 | $5,461.00 | 08/25/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):Overhead cranes were not inspected for defects on a daily basis for items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks. On or about May 26, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating multiple cranes on the production floor without the employer ensuring the cranes have been inspected for damage or malfunction on a daily basis, exposing employees to hazards such as, but not limited to being stuck by the cranes, crane attachments and by materials the crane is handling.