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Standard Cited: 19100179 L03 I Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1582209.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $30,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/15/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 02/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 09/12/2022
Final Order: 12/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/28/2022 | $30,000.00 | 02/28/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/13/2022 | $79,761.00 | 09/19/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/15/2022 | $79,761.00 | 09/19/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i):Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed: a) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022 the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 422 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to limit switches, operator chairs, bridge brakes, cab windows, and trolley couplers. b) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022 the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 427 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to , bridge brakes, bridge wheels, and main hoist. c) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022 the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 439 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to wire ropes, bridge brakes, cab windows, and trolleys. d) Between the dates of or about March 8, 2022 and June 30, 2022 the employer did not ensure that unsafe conditions revealed during crane inspections were corrected or repaired prior to the overhead crane being operated and utilized again. Overhead crane 441 had defects annotated in the daily inspections by operators which did not allow for the safe operation of the crane. Items identified include but are not limited to rails, bridge brakes, cab windows, and main hoists. Republic Steel was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1523368, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on September 24, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2633 8th Street NE, Canton, OH.