Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304392210
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/27/2003 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2003
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date: 03/17/2003
Final Order: 12/19/2003
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/19/2003 | $2,000.00 | 02/27/2003 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2003 | $2,500.00 | 02/27/2003 | 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 does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that on or about October 15, 2002, at the worksite at 710 Swanner Loop in Killeen, Texas, the employer failed to protect employees from the recognized hazards of being struck by building materials while using special design lifting accessories with no proff-testing or capacity markings. Spreader bars and frame jigs were used in the production area to lift wall, floor and metal frames for mobile homes. They did not have a data plate with load capacity and related data. Lifts were made with 2 ton (1814 kg) hoist over workers. Among other methods, recognized and feasible means to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to : Complying with the requirements of American National Standard Institute, ANSI/ASME B30.20a-2001, Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, ensuring that all specially designed lifting devices are proof tested and marked as to capacity.