Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING

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 the crane used in the scrap bin was equipped with a hoist rope which was too large for the hoist drum, exposing employees to potential struck-by and crushing hazards if the hoist rope were to break. a)Kenton Iron Products LLC, Kenton, Ohio: On or about January 19, 2010, the employer did not ensure that the Series 700 Shaw-box crane, Model 72L05026S1522, Serial No. 06I11751, used in the scrap area of the foundry, was in good repair. The wire hoist rope was not seated correctly in the grooves of the hoist drum due to its over sized diameter and exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards if the wire hoist rope were to fail and drop its load. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure that the correct size wire hoist rope is installed and used in accordance with ASME B30.17-2006 and the Operation, Service & Parts Manual for the Series 700 Shaw-Box Wire Rope Electric Hoist. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation ( using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.