Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) were not immediately removed from service when damaged or defective: On or about 1/23/2017, throughout the facility, employees performing lifting operations of equipment including but not limited to skids were exposed to potential struck-by hazards where nylon slings were not removed from service that had visible damage including but not limited to: a. Nylon "Endless sling" located in metal preparation area had visible red threads. LiftAll Type EN60X, 6-foot, S/N 1732037-46. b. Nylon "Endless sling" located at sling storage area had visible red threads. LiftAll Type EN240, 15-foot, S/N 492217-1. c. Nylon 11-foot, 4-legged, LiftAll web sling, Type 60SEE2-802T, S/N 119552-1 located in layout area was available for use for 1-week. It was identified as damaged where there were exposed inner core strands at the hooks. The sling was placed onto the hook over a new sling signifying its use. d. Nylon "Endless sling" located in the horizontal band saw area had visible core and red threads showing. LiftAll, 6-foot, Type EN60, S/N 1732037-1-46. e. Nylon "Endless sling" located at the sling storage area had visible core and red threads. LiftAll, Type EN240, S/N 492217- 1. f. Nylon sling 2-legged, Type DOSEE1-831T, S/N 1727773-1-2 located in the weld shop area had exposed core threads at stiffener. Additionally, both hooks were missing the safety latches. g. Nylon "Endless sling" LiftAll, 15-foot, Type EN240, S/N 284392-3 located in the sling storage area had visible welding burn holes in it.