OSHA Inspection: MCQUAY INTERNATIONAL, INC

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 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 should the overhead
hoist, supporting
structure or below-the-hook lifting devices fail:
a)On or about 6/19/97, the following overhead hoists had inoperable upper
limit switches, and/or the supporting structures for the hoists were
underrated for what the hoist capacity was rated for and/or the rated load
capacity for the supporting structure was unknown, including, but not
limited
to:
1)Dept. 857, Tool Room, CM Lodestar overhead hoist #26, upper limit
switch was inoperable.
2)Dept. 837, CM Lodestar overhead hoist #3, upper limit switch was
inoperable and the rated load capacity for the monorail system was
unknown.
3)Dept. 839, CM Valustar overhead hoist #6 rated for 500 lbs. was
mounted to a Gorbel jib rated for 250 lbs.
4)Dept. 842, CM Valustar overhead hoist #8 rated for one ton was
mounted to a Spanco monorail rated for 1/2 ton.
5)Dept. 842, Column D-6, CM Valustar overhead hoist #9 was mounted
to the ceiling joists by a chain.
6)Dept. 842, Column D-9, CM Valustar overhead hoist (no identification
number) used to lift compressors rated for 1/2 ton was mounted to a
Spanco track rated for 250 lbs.
7)Dept. 842, CM Valustar overhead hoist #13, the rated load capacity
for the monorail system was unknown.
8)Dept. 842, CM Valustar overhead hoist #10, the rated load capacity
on the jib was unknown.
9)Dept. 849, CM Lodestar overhead hoist #14, upper limit switch was
inoperable.
10)Dept. 844, CM Valustar overhead hoist #18, the rated load capacity
on the monorail system was unknown.
11)Dept. 844, CM Valustar overhead hoists #19 and #20, each rated for
1/2 ton, both were mounted to a monorail system rated for 1/2 ton.Among
other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
each of these hazards are to:
1.Adjust and/or repair upper limit switches to prevent the load block
from passing the safe upper limit of travel.
2.Prior to installation and use, ensure the supporting structure (jib,
monorail, bridge) is designed to withstand the loads and forces
imposed by the hoist for the rated load.
3.Conduct frequent inspections and perform the required maintenance
following these inspections in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1987,
Chapter 16-2.
b)On or about 6/12-19/97, the following below-the-hook lifting devices had
no
rated load markings, no operational test performed and no initial, frequent
or periodic inspections performed, including, but not limited to:
1)Dept. 857, Column E-13, Tool Room, two below-the-hook lifting
devices used for lifting dies.
2)Dept. 849, LHP Motor Area, below-the-hook lifting devices,
identifiable as a ring with two "J-type" hooks.
3)Dept. 842, Column D-9, below-the-hook lifting devices for lifting
compressors.
4)Dept. 837, Column J-9, below-the-hook lifting devices, identifiable as
a ring with hook, attached to a nylon sling for lifting compressors.
5)Dept. 846, below-the-hook lifting device "spreader beam" attached to
a Demag overhead hoist #17.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
each of these hazards are to:
1.Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified or repaired lifting
devices shall be inspected by a designated person and an operational
test performed to verify compliance with ASME B30.20-1993, Chapter
20-1.
2.Mark the rated load of the lifting device on the main structure or
equivalent.
3.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the lifting devices in
accordance with ASME B30.20-1993, Chapter 20-1.
Abatement certification is required for this item, instances a-7, a-8,
a-10 and
instances b-1 through 5.

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Dec 19, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Dec 19, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Dec 19, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Sep 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $945 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Nov 24, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Nov 24, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Sep 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Dec 19, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $945 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Sep 24, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Nov 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Oct 9, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Sep 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $945 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Aug 27, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Sep 24, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Sep 24, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Oct 24, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

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Aug 22, 1997

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Aug 27, 1997

Issued

Aug 22, 1997

Abate by

Oct 24, 1997