Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 110076486
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/24/1991 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/09/1991
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/04/1991 | $2,000.00 | 09/24/1991 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/09/1991 | $2,500.00 | 09/24/1991 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: LIFTING
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 hazards inherent in materials handling operations while operating or directing the operations of cranes: (a) The employer had not established nor conducted a training program to ensure that the crane operators and the designated individuals in charge of lifting operations were knowledgeable of and could demonstrate safe operating procedures of the crane. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish and conduct a training program which consists of (but not limited to) practical exercises on how to read the load charts, correct rigging procedures for the load, daily inspection requirements and other operations common to the industry. Operators should be able to demonstrate safe operating procedures.
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