OSHA Inspection: HAMMOND & IRVING, INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2002

Abate by

Jul 14, 2002

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $613 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 hazard of being struck-by the load:
a)Saw Department, on or about 5/13/02: Structural supports for overhead
hoist
systems used for lifting materials including but not limited to; forging
stock.
1)Support structures were not labeled with the maximum load capacity.
2)Support structures were not designed to withstand the loads and forces
imposed by the hoist.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to:
1). Label rated load capacity on support structure as per ASME
B30.16-1987.
2). Request a qualified person to inspect the installation of the support
structures
to ensure they will withstand imposed loads for the hoist system being
used, as per
ASME B30.16-1987.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jun 11, 2002

Abate by

Jun 29, 2002

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $613 Reduced