OSHA Inspection: ACE MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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)  Welding Fabrication Shop:  On or about October 25, 1993,
and at times prior thereto, the underslung hoists were
not inspected and maintained in accordance with American
National Standards Institute Safety Code for Overhead
Hoists (Underhung)(ANSI B30.16b-1990) NOTE: See
appropriate note below:
1.   The hoists were 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 hoists were 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 16-2.2.1(b)(2).
3.   Hooks were not inspected for defects as required by
ASME/ANSI B30.10.  Hooks where modified with safety
latches welded on to the tips.  See section
162.1.2(c)(5).
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4.   The Robins and Myers 1/2 ton hoist (multiple part
wire rope) had  the wire ropes twisted.  See section
16-3.1.2(e).
5.   The 1/2 ton CM Lodestar hoist was periodically
lifting loads which were not centered under the
hoist.  See section 16-3.2(g).
6.   The 1/2 ton CM Lodestar 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 hazards 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.   Replace hooks with appropriate safety latches.
4.   Replace wire rope so that load block and hook will
not twist the multiple parts of wire rope.
5.   Train employees not to hoist or lower loads off
center of the hoist.
6.   Ensure employees do not lift loads in excess of the
hoist's rated capacity.

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Issued

Jan 13, 1994

Abate by

Feb 9, 1994

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750