OSHA Inspection: PERFETTI'S METAL WORKS INC.

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $875

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 and its
components fail:
a)On or about 3/3/98, the following overhead hoists had safety latches
missing
from the hooks, and/or the upper limit switch was not functioning and
inspections had not been conducted, including, but not limited to:
1)In the Shop, Coffing two ton overhead hoist near the Amada press
brake had the safety latch missing on the hook and no inspections
performed.
2)In the Shop, two Quik Lift one ton overhead hoists near the Verson
press brake, one hoist had the safety latch missing on the hook and on
the other hoist, the latch was broken, and no inspections performed.
3)In the Shop, west side, a Coffing three ton overhead hoist had no
inspections performed.
4)In the Shop, Boiler Assembly Area, two Coffing two ton overhead
hoists had the safety latches missing from the hooks, no inspections
conducted and on one of the hoists, the upper limit switch was not
functioning.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
these hazards are to:
1.Install safety latches on the lifting hooks.
2.Repair the upper limit switch.
3.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections in accordance with ANSI
B30.16-1987, Chapter 16-2.
Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $875

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Mar 23, 1998

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $875

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Mar 31, 1998

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Mar 31, 1998

Issued

Mar 13, 1998

Abate by

Apr 15, 1998