Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 J02 IV Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01038C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 038C Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with signed repo rts, were not performed: a) The employer does not ensure that crane hoist chains are inspected on a monthly basis. A five-ton overhead crane in the maintenance shop was used to move large pieces and/or equipment to work on. This violation w as documented on September 20, 2010. b) The employer does not ensure that crane hoist chains are inspected on a monthly basis. A one ton Duff Lynx overhead cran e in the pump shop was used to position pumps being repaired. This violation was documented on or about September 20, 2010. c) The employer does not ensure that crane hoist chains are inspected on a monthly basis. A one ton Dayton overhead crane in the outside storage area was used to move stored materials. This violation was documented on or about September 20, 2 010 in the maintenance yard. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) cale ndar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation s howing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it i s taking to ensure that employees are not being exposed to struck-by hazards whi le operating the overhead crane.