EAST FLAT ROCK, NC — 2004-12-08 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.

Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2004-12-08 00:00:00, OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC. in 3010 SPARTANBURG HWY., EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726 (NAICS 335122). OSHA activity number 308286277.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: GE LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.
Site address: 3010 SPARTANBURG HWY.
City: EAST FLAT ROCK
State: NC
ZIP: 28726

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Accident-driven (A)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: N

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2004-12-08 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2005-04-01 00:00:00
Case closed: 2005-07-19 00:00:00
Last modified: 2014-03-27 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2014-03-31 01:01:13

Establishment context

NAICS code: 335122
SIC code (legacy): 3646
Employees: 710
Ownership type: A
Industry flags: Manufacturing safety.

Citations

52 citations on file for this inspection.

95012901

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:  The
employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of 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:
a)annealing area  --  The rated load was not marked on the under the hook
lifting device
which was attached to the the 500 lb. Demag hoist.
Reference:ANSI B30.20-1985, Chapter 20-1, Section 20-1.2 Markings,
Paragraph 20-1.1.2
(a)Rated load marking. The rated load of the lifting device shall be marked
on the structure where it is visible.
(b)Identification.  A nameplate or other permanent marking shall be
affixed displaying the following information:
(1)manufacturer's name
(2)serial number
(3)lifter weight, if over 100 lbs.
(4)rated load
NOTE:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to
properly mark the rated load on the below the hook lifting device.

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (O)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

95012901

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $1,625

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of
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:
a)annealing area  --  Inspections of under the hook lifting devices were
not being conducted at
intervals as required.
Reference:ANSI B30.20-1985, Section 20-1.3 Inspections, Paragraph 20-1.3.1
Inspection
Classification
(a)Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified, or repaired lifting
devices shall
be inspected by a designated person to ensure compliance with this
standard.
(b)Inspection Intervals.  Inspection procedures for lifters in regular
service
is
divided into two general classifications based upon the intervals at which
inspections are to be performed.
(1)Frequent inspection.
(2)Periodic inspection.
NOTE:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to conduct
frequent and periodic inspections as required.

95012901

Deleted Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of
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:
a)  annealing area --  The below the hook lifting device, attached to the
500 lb. Demag hoist, had not
not been load tested as required.
Reference:ANSI B30.20-1985, Chapter 20-1, Section 20-1.4 Testing,
Paragraph 20-1.4.1
Operational Tests.  Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified, or
repaired lifting
deices shall be tested to ensure compliance with this standard, including
the following
functions:
(a)Moving parts.  Lifters with moving parts shall be tested to determine
that a
lifter operates in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
(b)Latches.  Lifters with manually operated or automatic latches shall be
tested to
determine that the latch operates in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to
properly load test the under the hook lifting device as required.

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (S)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

95012901

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $406 Reduced

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of
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:
a)  die cast maintenance  --  The one-half ton air hoist, manufacturer
unknown, used to lift rolls of
tubing, was not being inspected as required.
Reference:ANSI B30.16-2003, Chapter 16-2, Section 16-2.1 Inspection,
Paragraph 16-2.1.1
Inspection Classification
(a)Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified hoists shall be
inspected by a
designated person to ensure compliance with this standard.
(b)Inspection Intervals.  Inspection procedures for hoists in regular
service is
divided into two general classifications based upon the intervals at which
inspections should be performed.
(1)Frequent Inspection
(2)Periodic Inspection
NOTE:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to conduct
hoist inspections as required.ns

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (S) $406.25
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

95012901

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $406 Reduced

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of
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:
a)  die cast maintenance area  --  The one-half ton underhung air hoist,
manufacturer unknown, had not
been load tested as required.
b)  ballast cell #5  --  Hoist #C1011, used to lift 55 gallon drums, has
not been load rated.
Reference:ANSI B30.16-2, Section 16-2.2 Testing, Paragraph 16-2.2.2 Load
Tests
(b)Electric Powered or Air Powered Hoists
(1)Complete new hoists shall be dynamically load tested by the
manufacturer as specified in paragraphs 16-2.2.1(b)(1) and (2) with a
load test not less than 125of the rated load, except that if testing
cannot be performed by the manufacturer, the user shall be notified and
the load test shall be accomplished at another location or job site, by or
under the direction of a designated person prior to the hoist being placed
into service.  (The user is testing the complete structure whether or not
the hoist was tested by the manufacturer.)
(c)The person conducting the load test shall prepare a written report of
the load
sustained during the test and the operations performed during the test.
Reports
must be placed on file.
NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to load test
the underhung hoists as required and maintain a record of the load test.

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (S) $406.25
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

95012901

Other-than-serious 4 instances 10 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $1,625

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:  The
employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of 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:
a)  coil winding cell #2  --  The safety latch was defective on the Demag
hoist.
b)  alglass department   --  There was no safety latch on the hook on the
two-ton service hoist.
c)  spin lathe department  --  The safety latch was defective on the CM
Loadstar 2-ton hoist.
d)  alzak department  --  The safety latch was defective on the CM
Loadstar 1-ton hoist.
Reference:  ANSI B30.16-2003, Chapter 16-1, Section 16-1.2 Construction,
Paragraph 16-1.2.9 Hooks
(a)     If hooks are of the swiveling type, they should rotate freely.
Hooks shall be
equipped with latches unless use of the latch creates a hazardous
condition.
NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to
inspect the hooks and ensure that the hooks have safety latches in good
condition.

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (O) $1625.00
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

95012901

Serious 2 instances 10 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $406 Reduced

General-duty citation text

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of North Carolina:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of
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:
a)  powder paint department  --  The upper rail had capacity marked at 500
lbs., the rail just below, and
attached to the upper rail,  had  capacity marked at 100 lbs., and the CM
hoist on this system had
capacity marked at 300 lbs.
Reference:  ANSI B30.11-1998, Chapter 11-1, Section 11-1.1 Markings,
Paragraph 11-1.1.1 Rated Load
Markings-Crane.  The rated load of the crane shall be marked on the crane
and if the crane
has more than one hoisting unit, each hoist shall have its rated load
marked on the hoist or
its load block so that the rated load marking shall be legible from the
ground or floor.  The
combined load on all hoists on the crane shall not exceed the rated load
of the crane.
NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to
properly mark the rated load on the components of the system and train
employees
never to
attempt to lift more than the lowest rated load in the system.

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (S) $406.25
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

1910.23 C01

Serious 2 instances 2 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: May 3, 2005
Penalty: Initial $813 · Current $813

1910.106 G03 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (O)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

1910.106 E06 II

Deleted Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: May 3, 2005

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (S)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.106 E09 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: May 3, 2005

Recent events (2)

2005-06-24 00:00:00 — I (O)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.179 N03 IV

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 30, 2005
Penalty: Initial $1,625 · Current $1,625

Recent events (2)

2005-06-17 00:00:00 — P (S) $1625.00
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1625.00

1910.179 B04

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005

1910.179 B05

Serious 2 instances 6 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005

1910.179 E02 I

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 30, 2005

Recent events (2)

2005-06-17 00:00:00 — P (S)
2005-04-28 00:00:00 — Z (S)

1910.179 G01 V

Serious 6 instances 6 exposed

Issued: Apr 28, 2005
Abate by: Jun 15, 2005