OSHA Inspection: JEN-D-SONS, INC.

Issued

Jun 14, 1989

Abate by

Jul 20, 1989

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $720

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 a falling load due
to the slipping load brake of a 2-ton jib boom electric hoist
which allowed the load to slip off at the work surface as the load
was, lowered, exposing the operator to curshing injuries, severe
lacerations, and/or fractures.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard would be to regularly inspect the hoist brakes and make any
necessary repairs and/or replacement of worn parts as required. The
above corrections are referenced by ANSI Standard B30.1, Overhead
Hoists, Para 2.1.2.9.

Issued

Jun 14, 1989

Abate by

Jul 20, 1989

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 a falling load
from the hook of a 2-ton jib boom electric hoist due to missing,
defective or oversize safety latches installed on the hoist hooks
causing the lifting sling to unload from the hook as the load
was lowered to the work surface.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the
hazard would be to equip all hoist hooks with the proper size safety
latches which shall be replaced when damaged.
The above corrections are referenced by ANSI standard B30.16, Overhead
Hoists, Para 2.1.2.10.