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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 101545697
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $12,500.00
Current Penalty: $7,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/1997
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/05/1997
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 06/30/1997
Final Order: 02/12/1999
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/12/1999 | $7,500.00 | 07/05/1997 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/1997 | $12,500.00 | 07/05/1997 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the overhead hoist fail. a)On or about 12-18-96, Foundry Chipping Room, roll-off conveyor belt line for chippers and grinders, the pendant controls and/or the functional operating mechanism, did not prevent the brakes from releasing on the Ingersoll Rand 1/2-ton overhead hoist. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct each of these hazards are to: 1.Repair/Adjust the braking system so that it holds the load when controls are released, and 2Repair/Adjust the pneumatic system to the pendant controls so that the hoist will hold the load when the controls are released, and 3. Conduct frequent inspections and perform the required maintenance following these inspections in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1987 Chap 16-2. NOTE 1.McWane Inc., dba Kennedy Valve Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard Occupational Safety and Health Act, Section 5(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 113937544, Cit 01, Item 01a, issued on 07-12-95, with a final order date of 09-23-96, with respect to the workplace located at Elmira, NY.