OSHA Inspection: BLUE SEAL FEEDS, INC.

Issued

Jul 23, 2002

Abate by

Aug 25, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 THE LOAD :
a)Small Dump Bin Area, on or about 7/2/02:  The following hoists were not
being inspected on a frequent and periodic basis and the support structures
had unknown load capacity ratings:
1)2-Ton CM Hoist.
2)1-Ton Budgit Hoist.
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to:
1)  Inspect the support structures for the hoists as per ASME B30.16-1993,
to ensure the structure is designed to withstand the loads and forces
imposed
by the hoist for the rated load.
2)  Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the hoists for wear,
deterioration and malfunction as per ASME B30.16-1993.
b)Small Dump Bin Area, on or about 7/2/02:  Below the hook lifting device
had
no load capacity rating and was not being inspected on a frequent and
periodic basis.
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to:
Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the lifting device and mark
the
lifting device with the rated load capacity as per ASME B30.20-1993.
Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jul 23, 2002

Abate by

Jul 26, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $787 Reduced