OSHA Inspection: U.S. WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · 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 the possibility of dropped loads and/or
crushing hazards:
(a)  On or about May 15, 2002 and at times prior, employees
were exposed to crushing injury while using the Wallace Gantry
3 ton hoist which had not undergone a daily, monthly or
periodic inspection to ensure the hoist was operating correctly.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").
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 penetrants, 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.

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Jun 19, 2002

Abate by

Jul 10, 2002