OSHA Inspection: NILES INDUSTRIAL

Issued

Oct 30, 2006

Abate by

Nov 2, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,313 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:
a)  United States Steel Corporation - Lorain, Ohio:  On or about September
12, 2006 the
employer failed to ensure that the replacement parts for the shackle pin
retaining devices for the
lifting magnet (Meade Industrial Services - serial 345) on 901 crane in
the outside shipping area
were at least equal to the original equipment manufacturer's
specifications.  The equipment
manufacturer specifications indicate that cotter pins with washers were to
be used to secure the
shackle pins in place.  Retaining devices used for the shackle pins
included bent nails and pieces
of wire.
Abatement Note:  One feasible means of abatement for this item is to
ensure the retaining device
for the shackle pins, are replaced with only manufacturer approved parts,
as indicated in ASME
B30.2-1999 - Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices - Section 20-4.3.3(a)(3) -
Maintenance
Procedures.
No additional abatement information is required for this item.