Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301511440
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/03/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2011
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 02/28/2011
Final Order: 03/03/2011
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/03/2011 | $7,000.00 | 03/03/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2011 | $7,000.00 | 03/03/2011 | 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 struck-by or crushing hazards: a)Department 53 - On or about 11/30/10, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when standing near or under a member being lifted. b)Department 53 - On or about 11/30/10, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when plate clamps did not receive complete maintenance inspections each month. c)Department 53 - On or about 11/30/10, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when damaged plate clamps were not taken out of service. d)Department 53 - On or about 11/30/10, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when a large capacity clamp was used to lift a lighter load that was outside the design limitations. e)Department 53 - On or about 12/2/10, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards when a vertical lifting plate clamp was used to lift loads horizontally. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the Renfroe Model LJ and FR Clamp Application, Operation and Maintenance Manual and ASME B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
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