Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100179 N04 I Overhead and gantry cranes.
Inspection Nr: 1118265.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 07/14/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2016
Nr Instances: 17
Nr Exposed: 200
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/29/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/29/2016 | $3,000.00 | 07/14/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2016 | $5,000.00 | 07/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift. On or about 13 January 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees operating overhead cranes did not test the upper limit switch under no load at the beginning of shift, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by falling loads.