OSHA Inspection: ADVANCE COATING, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2001

Abate by

Jun 21, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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:
Two chain anchor attach pins in use on the Hyster Model H225H forklift
while lifting a 50-foot
I-beam broke causing the I-beam to fall 20-25 feet to the concrete floor
and striking an
employee.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
disassemble, inspect and lubricate these pins using the manufacturer's
recommended lubricant
or an equivalent substance.
***Certification and Documentation of Abatement Required***on

Issued

Jun 13, 2001

Abate by

Jul 16, 2001