OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED RIGGING & LOGISTICS

Issued

Jan 28, 2002

Abate by

Jan 30, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 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:
a)  On or about October 11, 2001 Advanced Rigging & Logistics permitted
employees engaged
in hoisting and rigging work to be exposed to struck-by hazards while
moving a Gamma Knife
without properly protecting polyester roundslings from load edges.  Among
other feasible and
acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include the placement
of proper padding to
protect the sling.  This abatement method is discussed and required in the
instruction sheet for
this product provided by the manufacturer.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of 29
CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 28, 2002

Abate by

Jan 30, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced