Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 H04 Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 999111.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/30/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2015 | $1,500.00 | 05/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2015 | $3,500.00 | 04/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations: On or about October 8, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the hooks were used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by falling loads in the event the hook should fail. a. On the 2 Ton Bridge Crane located on the south end of the Machine Shop the hook's clasp was too large not allowing it to close to keep the sling inside the hook. b. On the 2 Ton Bridge Crane located on the north end of the Machine Shop the hook's clasp was sprung allowing a sling to roll out and drop the load.