OSHA Inspection: WPC III, INC. DBA GENERAL ALUMINUM FORGINGS

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $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
employees were exposed to the possibility of dropped loads resulting in
crushing hazards:
a)  On March 16, 2005, and at times prior, employees were exposed to
injuries while using
the CM Lodestar Wall Mounted Hoists in the Die Fabrication and Repair
Area, which were
not inspected to ensure the critical components were in good operational
order.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible acceptable abatement
method
to correct this 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 proper 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.
5.Other load-bearing components of the hoist; daily.
6.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 penetrates, 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.
11.Written, dated and signed inspection reports and records should bemade
monthly on 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

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Aug 31, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

May 25, 2005

Abate by

Jun 9, 2005