OSHA Inspection: CAROLINA STONE WORKS, INC.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Aug 25, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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)  Facility, Shop - The Coffing 1 Ton  Underhung Jib Crane used to lift
marble / granite slabs, was not
being inspected as required.
Reference:ANSI B30.16-2003, Chapter 16-2, Section 16-2.1 Inspection,
Paragraph 126-2.1.1
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.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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) Facility, Shop Area -  The Coffing 1 Ton  Underhung Jib Crane had not
been load tested as required.
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 place on file.
NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is to load test
the underhung hoist as required and maintain a record of the load test.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Aug 25, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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) Facility, Shop Area - There was no safety latch on the hook on the
Coffing 1 Ton  Underhung Jib
Crane.
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 install a
safety switch onto the hook.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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) Facility, Shop Area - The rail of the Coffing 1 Ton  Underhung Jib
Crane did not contain a posted
rated load.
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 it 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.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Aug 25, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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)  Facility, Shop - Inspections of the under hook lifting device,
attached to the Coffing 1 Ton
Underhung Jib Crane used to lift marble / granite slabs, was not being
inspected 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.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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)  Facility, Shop - The under the hook lifting device, attached to the
Coffing 1 Ton  Underhung
Jib Crane used to lift marble / granite slabs, had 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
devices 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.
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.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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) Facility, Shop Area - The rated load was not marked on the under the
hook lifting device that
was attached to the Coffing 1 Ton Underhung Jib Crane.
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.

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 30, 2005

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

Hazardous substances 81108111

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 30, 2005

Hazardous substances 8110

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

Hazardous substances 9010

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 30, 2005

Hazardous substances 9010

Issued

Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

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Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

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Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

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Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

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Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 9, 2005

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Aug 15, 2005

Abate by

Sep 30, 2005