Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260554 A06 Overhead hoists.
Inspection Nr: 1207703.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/16/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,149.00
Current Penalty: $5,297.00
Issuance Date: 05/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0216000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2017 | $5,297.00 | 05/16/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/08/2017 | $8,149.00 | 05/16/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.554(a)(6): All overhead hoists in use did not meet the applicable requirements for construction, design, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operation, as prescribed by the manufacturer: a) On or about 02/01/2017 , from 6th to 9th floor of the building at 55 Bank Street, White Plains, NY; Two employees were exposed to struck by hazard by a 40 ft long pipe weighing approximately 250lbs, while it was supported by a 1 TON COFFING Manual Chain Hoist. While the manual chain hoist was in operation the employer failed to follow the manufacturer's operating procedures in that the manual hoist's chain was wrapped around the load and the hoist was restricted from forming a straight line in the direction of loading, as stated in COFFIN Manual Chain Hoists' "Operating, Maintenance and Parts Manual" for LHH Series, Page 2; Safety Precautions Warnings #11 and #22, and Page 4; Safety Rule Item J and Handling the load Item A.
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