OSHA Inspection: FRONT RANGE CARTAGE, INC.

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

Jun 2, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 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 possibility of dropped loads and/or
crushing hazards:
a) Front Range Cartage, Inc. Maintenance Shop:  The job made mobile hoist
was not certified by a professional engineer as to the stability and
capability of
the mobile hoisting stand. No rated capacity was listed for the steel
beams that
held the hoist and would also carry a portion of the load. The mobile
stand did
not have locking wheels. No inspection reports were available on the job
made
hoist.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct his hazard is
to:
(a) Perform frequent inspections at daily to monthly intervals as per ANSI
B-30-
16-1.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.2 on items such as:
1. All controls and operating mechanisms for improper operation; daily.
2. All safety devices for malfunction; daily.
3. Deterioration or leakage in air systems.
4. Hooks for deformations, chemical damage, or cracks.Other
load-bearing components of the hoist; daily.
5. Load-carrying ropes.Visual inspection daily for wear, twist, distortion
or
improper dead-ending to the hoisting drum and other attachments. Check
chain
also for deposits of foreign material which may be carried into the hoist
mechanism.
(b) Perform periodic inspections at monthly to yearly intervals as per
ANSI B30.16
2.2.1.3, which includes the requirements specified above plus:
1.Loose bolts or rivets.
2.Cracked or worn drums or sheaves.
3.Worn, corroded, cracked or distorted parts such as pins,
bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices.
4.Excessive wear on motor or load brake.
5.Excessive wear of chain, rope, load sprockets, drums,
sheaves, and chain stretch.
6.Hooks. Dye penatrants, magnetic particle or other suitable
crack detecting inspections should be performed at least once
per year.
7. Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration
of controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.
8. Hook retaining nuts or collars and pins, welds or riveting
used to secure the retaining members should be inspected.
9.Supporting structure and trolley if used shall be inspected, for
continued ability to support the imposed loads.
10.Warning label for absence or illegibility.
(c) Written, dated and signed inspection reports and records should be made
monthly on critical items such as brakes, hooks, chains and ropes. Records
should be readily available.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

May 10, 2001

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

May 4, 2001

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

Jul 2, 2001

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

Jun 2, 2001

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

May 3, 2001

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

May 3, 2001

Issued

Apr 30, 2001

Abate by

May 10, 2001