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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306065459
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/27/2004 I
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,650.00
Issuance Date: 02/24/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2004 | $1,650.00 | 02/27/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2004 | $3,500.00 | 02/27/2004 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 hazard of being struck-by falling concrete pipe: (a) On or about 10/07/03, a Catapillar 215 Excavator was lifting 2000 lb(900kg) concrete pipe with a steel chain sling, which was not approved for overhead lifting. The rated capacity was not known and the chain could break or it could slip off of the load as it did in this case. A wire rope choker sling is commonly used for this purpose and was put into service replacing the chain before work was continued. The choker sling will not break or slip off while lifting the concrete pipe. On or about 10/07/03, the concrete pipe was being placed into a 6.5 foot (2 m) deep trench at the construction site. The steel chain was approximately 20 feet (6 m) long and 3/8 inch (0.95cm) diameter. Applicable regulations for this type of chain: ANSI B30.9-1971, Table 1 " *Other grades of proof tested steel chain include Proof Coil, BBB Coil and Hi-Test Chain. These grades are not recommended for overhead lifting and therefore are not covered by this code."). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the appropriate manufacturer's specifications for lifting devices. The following standards should be followed: ASME B30.20-1999, BELOW-THE-HOOK LIFTING DEVICES Chapter 20-1.2.1 Markings (a) Rated Load Marking. The rated load of the lifting device shall be marked on the main structure where it is visible... (b) Identification. A nameplate or other permanent marking shall be affixed displaying the following information: (1) manufacturer's name and address; (2) serial number; (3) lifter weight, if over 100 lbs (45 kg), (4) rated load. ANSI Standard, Slings, B30.9-1971 Section 9-1.2.1 Rated capacity (working load limit) for Alloy Steel Chain Slings, Section 9-1.3.1 Welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity and sling manufacture.