Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100184 E02 I Slings.
Inspection Nr: 1524052.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $9,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/31/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 11/02/2021
Final Order: 03/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/03/2022 | $9,500.00 | 05/31/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/20/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2021 | $13,653.00 | 10/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(i):Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear shaped links, welded or mechanical coupling links or other attachments did not have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the alloy steel chain with which they were used or the sling was used in excess of the rated capacity of the weakest component. On or about April 08, 2021, and at times prior thereto, 9 gauge wire attachment used as a sling did not have an equal capacity as the 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch alloy steel chain. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from falling material. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that connections and couplings had a rated capacity at least equal to the alloy chain in use.