Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260552 A01 Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators.
Inspection Nr: 1185143.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,940.00
Current Penalty: $1,470.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/22/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/30/2016 | $1,470.00 | 12/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2016 | $2,940.00 | 11/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators. Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment were not based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field: a) On or about October 20, 2016, a manually operated material handling hoist at the roof edge was counterweighted with miscellaneous roofing materials and equipment, and not with approved counterweights. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).