OSHA Inspection: TRANEX, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2004

Abate by

Aug 24, 2004

Penalty

Initial $525

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 resulting in crushing hazards:
(a) On or about July 20, 2004 and at times prior, employees were exposed
to potential
crushing injury from loss of load, while using the Lodestar, 1 ton hoist
located in
production area, which was not inspected to ensure the critical components
were in
good operational order.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible 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, if applicable.
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 monthlyon critical items such as brakes, hooks, chains and ropes.
Records should be readily
available.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this
item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Jul 22, 2004

Abate by

Aug 24, 2004

Issued

Jul 22, 2004

Abate by

Aug 24, 2004