Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307631671
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/28/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/20/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
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 the hazard of falling: (a)Workplace/Garage - Employees attempted to move an out of service Hydro Traveler (water cannon) weighing more than 2,000 lbs. while steering one end of the load with an OTC Stinger Series 3 Ton hydraulic service jack as the other end of the load was pushed by use of a skid steer loader. A steel beam approximately 34 inches long by 4 inches wide was placed between the jack and the load when it was raised from a static position. Employees then tried to steer one end of the load by manipulating the jack handle and caster wheel assembly. While the load was being moved horizontally it fell toward the employee; On or about 06/28/05. ABATEMENT NOTES: Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this hazard it to: 1.Follow the manufacturer's Safety Precautions which states in part; a."Use the jack for lifting purposes only". b."Do not use blocks or other extenders between the saddle and the load being lifted." c."Read, understand, and follow all instructions, including ASME [American Society of Mechanical Engineers] PALD [Portable Automotive Lifting Devices]; Part 10 for service jacks; d.If the operator cannot read English, operating instructions and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator's native language." 2.Follow ASME PALD Part 10; Section 3 Product Marking; Para. 3.1 Sample Warning; as follows: "WARNING: THIS IS A LIFTING DEVICE ONLY. DO NOT MOVE OR DOLLY THE VEHICLE WHILE ON THE JACK. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFTING SUPPORT THE VEHICLE WITH APPROPRIATE MEANS, STUDY, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE." 3.Use the appropriate hoisting equipment rated for the load carried when lifting. 4.Use an appropriate heavy duty dolly or spreader cart when transporting. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED AS OUTLINED IN PART 29 CFR 1903.19
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