OSHA Inspection: KARDEX SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

Issued

Aug 16, 2005

Abate by

Sep 18, 2005

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $535 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 falling loads:
(a)Slit Coil Area - The installation of the Two Ton Beacon Line Crane was
not
adequately evaluated to ensure that the crane could withstand the loads and
forces.  The employer did not have an initial or annual inspection record
for the
crane or a record confirming the load testing for the jib crane after its
installation
in a new location, on or about July 13, 2005.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to have a structural engineer evaluate the installation of the
jib crane.  An
inspection and load testing program must be implemented which incorporates
all
recommendations outlined in the manufacturer's manuals with written,
signed and dated
reports and also in accordance with ASME B30.11-1998 Monorails and
Underhung
Cranes in order to ensure a safe and proper functioning jib crane.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED