Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(iv): Cranes were used for side pulls without being specifically authorized by a responsible person who has determined that the stability of the crane would not thereby endangered and that various parts of the crane would not be overstressed. a) Forge Shop 2- The employer failed to ensure that side pulls were not performed unless specifically authorized by a responsible person who has made a determination that the side pull would not affect the stability of the crane or overstress various parts, such as the sheaves and ropes, on cranes such as Cranes #T2480 and #T2482. 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.