Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 B08 Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1168385.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,967.00
Current Penalty: $5,178.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/02/2017 | $5,178.00 | 03/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2017 | $7,967.00 | 03/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(8): Employee(s) other than designated personnel were permitted to operate crane(s): a) Core room: Designated employees using a 1/2 ton overhead gantry cranes to lift transmissions were not qualified in that they did not know how to properly hook the lift attachments to the case of the transmission to prevent distortion of the attachment, on or about 8/9/16. b) On Highway work area: Designated employees using overhead gantry and wall mounted cranes to lift transmissions were not qualified in that they did not know how to properly hook parts onto the attachments to prevent the parts from slipping off of the attachments, on or about 8/9/16. NOTE: "Designated" means selected or assigned by the employer or the employer's representative as being qualified to perform specific duties. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.