OSHA Inspection: GENERAL CABLE

Issued

Mar 18, 2003

Abate by

Mar 21, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · 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:
On or about January 22,2003, furnace operators were exposed to hazards of
a special purpose
personnel elevator that did not comply with ASME A17.1-1996 rules such as:
1. Rule 1502.6 - The elevator was not equipped with a door.
2. Rule 1502.7 - The elevator was not equipped with a car safety device
that was capable of
stopping the car and its load.
3. Rule 1502.10 - The elevator was driven by a prohibited belt-drive.
Methods of correction for each hazard include but are not limited to:
1. Installing a full height gate or door.
2. Installing a car safety device.
3. A proper drive mechanism such as screw or rack and pinion may by
installed.