Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1736421.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/28/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $5,762.00
Issuance Date: 06/11/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/03/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/03/2024 | $5,762.00 | 06/28/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/11/2024 | $11,524.00 | 06/28/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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 they were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards when operating shop crane to suspend loads without the benefit of a hook equipped with a latching mechanism. a) Braun Industries Inc. at the address of 1181 Grill Rd Van Wert, OH; On or about March 15, 2024, the hook of the Econo-o-Master Floor Crane, used to hoist/lift the rear of a truck chassis did not maintain a functional safety latch mechanism effectively closing the hook's throat. Employees operating in proximity of the crane/hoist to handle the chassis in this condition were exposed to crushing injuries associated with displaced loads.
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