OSHA Inspection: FCA MFG. CO.

Issued

Aug 25, 2005

Abate by

Aug 30, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 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:
On July 22, 2005 at the Caterpillar Mossville Plant Building DD an
employee, conducting re-
bolt down operations at Skid Station #2, was struck from behind and pinned
between an engine
being transported by the "Power and Free" overhead conveyor and another
engine resting on the
station platform.  Employees were not protected by antirunway devices that
would have
prevented the uncontrolled movement of the overhead conveyor.  Employees
were also not
trained in the safe and proper operation of the overhead conveyor under
normal conditions and
emergency situations.
Among the feasible means of abatement are:
Comply with the requirements of ASME/ANSI B20.1-1996 Safety Standard for
Conveyors and
other Related Equipment.
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