OSHA Inspection: THE BIRKETT MILLS

Issued

Nov 13, 2003

Abate by

Dec 16, 2003

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

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/EQUIPMENT:
a)Throughout the facility, on or about 10/30/03:  The support structures
for the
following hoists had unknown load capacity ratings:
1)Main Floor Grinding, 1-Ton CM Hoist.
2)Groat Room, 1-Ton CM Hoist.
3)Groat Room, 1-Ton CM Hoist.
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to inspect the
support
structures for the hoists as per ASME B30.16-1993, to ensure the structure
is
designed to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for the
rated load.
b)Throughout the facility, on or about 10/30/03: The following
below-the-hook
lifting devices had unknown load capacity ratings.
1)Main Floor Grinding, 1-Ton CM Hoist, below-the-hook lifting device.
2)Groat Room, 1-Ton CM Hoist, below-the-hook lifting device.
3)Groat Room, 1-Ton CM Hoist, below-the-hook lifting device.
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to conduct
frequent and
periodic inspections of the lifting device and mark the lifting device
with the rated
load capacity as per ASME B30.20-1993.
Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Nov 13, 2003

Abate by

Dec 1, 2003

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

Issued

Nov 13, 2003

Abate by

Dec 1, 2003