Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv):Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed: a) First Stage-Prep: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the two-ton overhead crane utilized in the prepping of the stone and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. b)Second Stage-Engraving: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the Harrington one-ton overhead crane utilized after the engraving process and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. c)Third Stage-Loading/Unloading: The employer failed to inspect the chains on the CM Lodestar two-ton crane utilized in the loading and unloading of stones and maintain a certification record of the inspection that included the date of the inspection, signature of the person conducting the inspection and the identifying information for the chains. Observed on or about the 23rd of May. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.