Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Employer did not use wire rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one: (a) Nidi Tec Inc, at 591 E 56th Avenue, Denver, CO: On and preceding 1/28/16, Nidi Tec Inc did not use wire rope slings that had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer, and that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one. Employees operated a Hyster model S120XL powered industrial truck while transporting granite slabs. Multiple slabs of granite were supported by wire rope slings suspended from the hook of the forklift's attachment. Two 5/8" diameter wire rope slings used to support five slabs weighing approximately 6,500 pounds were not marked with the safe working load for the types of hitches used. Nidi Tec Inc was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 622018, Citation 1, Item 2 and was issued on November 26, 2012, and affirmed as a final order on December 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 5686 Logan Court, Unit C, Denver, CO.