OSHA Inspection: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ENTERPRISES INC.

Issued

Jan 14, 2003

Abate by

Aug 29, 2003

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,500 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:
a.On or about October 23, 2002, employees were exposed to falling loads
and/or falling
hoist parts: Floor Assembly area:  The hoist used in all areas of assembly
were not kept
in good repair in that the following deficiencies were noted: (a) the
spreader type lifting
devices and the spreader bar lifting devices were not marked with their
weight and lifting
capacities and no rated load tests were conducted on these devices with a
written report
to confirm the device lifting capacity. (b) One device utilized to lift
floor assemblies
exhibited damage in that the aluminum frames were bent evidencing possible
overload
of the device.
Additional abatement information is required for this item.
One method of abatement is to ensure each lifting device is manufactured
and tested in
accordance with ANSI B30.20a-2001.

Issued

Jan 14, 2003

Abate by

Mar 4, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

Issued

Jan 14, 2003

Abate by

Aug 29, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

Issued

Jan 14, 2003

Abate by

Aug 29, 2003

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced