OSHA Inspection: POTLATCH CORPORATION, ID PULP & PAPERBOARD DIV.

Issued

Nov 17, 2000

Abate by

Nov 24, 2000

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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 a crushing hazard:
(a)On 28 JUL 00, and at times prior thereto, millwrights who were required
to
use a CM series 632 Trolley and overhead hoist for replacement of the esco
valve were exposed to the crushing hazard of an improperly assembled and
installed trolley and hoist.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to train any employee who is authorized to use a trolley how to
assemble the
trolley and how to install it for use in accordance with the instructions
and:
1.  Train employees how to estimate load and trolley and hoist sizes
required
for specific
jobs.
2.  Familiarize employees with parts and part names of trolleys.
3.  Train employees how to assemble trolleys including properly mounting
the side frames on
the load bars.
4.  Train employees how to adjust the collar and load bar to properly fit
beam flange width
according to the manufacturer's instructions and the chart located thereon.
5.  Train and require employees to measure installed trolley's distance
between trackwheel
flanges.
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

Nov 17, 2000

Abate by

Nov 24, 2000

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $12,500