OSHA Inspection: VECTOR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 14, 2001

Abate by

Jun 27, 2001

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

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 falling loads:
a)Route 11 & 81 bridge, on or about 6/5/01: Overhead chain hoist used for
lifting work platforms:
1)4 hoists were not being inspected on a frequent and periodic basis.
2)Safety clip on hook was missing.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to:
1). Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the chain hoists for wear,
deterioration and malfunction as per ASME B30.16-1987.
2). Replace safety clip on hook.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jun 14, 2001

Abate by

Jun 19, 2001

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700