OSHA Inspection: GEM STATE MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $555 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
potential hoist failure:
(a)  East end of deck:  The Wright 1 ton underslung  hoist was
not inspected and maintained in accordance with  American
National  Standards  Institute  Safety Code for  Overhead
hoists (Underhung) (ANSI B30.16-1987).  NOTE:  See
appropriate
note below:
1.   The hoist was not inspected on a frequent basis (at least
monthly) by a designated  competent  person  covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.2.   See   section
16-2.1.1(b)(1).
2.   The  hoist was not inspected on a periodic basis(at least
annually)  by  a designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.3.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(2).
3.   The  hoist was not load tested after the hoist suspension
beam  had  been  altered  by  welding an extension on the
south end of the beam.  See section 16-2.2.2(b)(2).
(b)  West end of deck:  The  CM 2 ton underslung hoist was not
inspected  and  maintained  in  accordance  with American
National  Standards  Institute  Safety  Code for Overhead
hoists  (Underhung) (ANSI B30.16-1987).  NOTE: See
appropriate
note below:
1.   The hoist was not inspected on a frequent basis (at least
monthly)  by  a  designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.2.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(1).
2.   The  hoist was not inspected on a periodic basis(at least
annually)  by  a designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.3.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(2).
(c)  East  end  of  Utility: The Yale 1 and 1/2 ton underslung
hoist was not inspected and maintained in accordance with
American  National  Standards  Institute  Safety Code for
Overhead  hoists  (Underhung)  (ANSI B30.16-1987).  NOTE:
See appropriate note below:
1.   The hoist was not inspected on a frequent basis (at least
monthly)  by  a  designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.2.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(1).
2.   The  hoist was not inspected on a periodic basis(at least
annually)  by  a designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.3.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(2).
3.   The  hoist was not load tested after the hoist suspension
beam  had  been  altered  by  welding an extension on the
south end of the beam.  See section 16-2.2.2(b)(2).
(d)  Finish:  The  Coffing  1  ton  underslung  hoist  was not
inspected,  maintained  and   used  in  accordance   with
American  National  Standards  Institute  Safety Code for
Overhead  hoists  (Underhung)  (ANSI B30.16-1987).  NOTE:
See appropriate note below:
1.   The hoist was not inspected on a frequent basis (at least
monthly)  by  a  designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.2.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(1).
2.   The hoist  was not inspected on a periodic basis(at least
annually)  by  a designated competent person covering the
items   listed   in   section   16-2.1.3.    See  section
16-2.1.1(b)(2).
3.   The  hoist was not load tested after the hoist suspension
beam  had  been  altered  by  welding an extension on the
south end of the beam.  See section 16-2.2.2(b)(2).
4.   The  hoist  was periodically lifting weights in excess of
the rated load.  See section 16-3.1.2(h).
Among other methods, one feasible and  acceptable  abatement  method  to
correct this hazard is:
1.   Contract with a qualified person to load test and conduct
periodic inspections of the hoists.
2.   Train  an  employee  or employees to conduct frequent
inspections
of the hoists.
3.   Ensure  employees  do  not  lift  loads  in excess of the
hoists rated capacity.

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $340 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

May 10, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,120 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

May 10, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $335 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,120 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 16, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $555 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $445 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $555 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $168 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $168 Reduced

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 16, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

May 10, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Apr 7, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993

Issued

Mar 24, 1993

Abate by

Mar 30, 1993