Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that all deterioration on crane ropes, that would result in appreciable loss of original strength, from worn outside wires, was carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use constituted a safety hazard during monthly rope inspections. a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that a thorough inspection of all ropes was completed and that worn outside wires were carefully observed and a determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard on cranes such as the rope used on Cranes #T2480 and #T2482, which had worn outside wires that were separating from each other and the core of the rope. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.