OSHA Inspection: STEVE HENDERSON LOGGING, INC.

Issued

Oct 3, 2007

Abate by

Oct 26, 2007

Penalty

Initial $875 · 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 crushing and struck-by injuries due to wire rope
guyline failure:
(a)Bogner Sale: On or about May 31, 2007, and at times prior thereto, the
eye
for a wire rope guyline for the Thunderbird skyline yarder had no less
than 7
broken and crushed wires in one strand of one lay.
(b)Bogner Sale: On or about May 31, 2007, and at times prior thereto, the
steel
shackle used to choke a stump for attaching the center guyline to the
Thunderbird skyline yarder used a severely worn and makeshift pin that was
the wrong size for the shackle.
FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS, AMONG OTHERS, TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD include ensuring guylines and rigging hardware are
appropriate
and in good condition by:
- Inspecting wire rope and hardware for damage and wear according to the
manufacturer or industry recognized standards including; Wire Rope Users
Manual
and ANSI B30.9-1996 Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks,
Hoists,
Hooks, Jacks and Slings ;
- Removing from service damaged wire rope when the capacity has been
reduced,
wires have been crushed/distorted, or there are 10 or more broken wires
randomly
distributed in one rope lay or there are 5 or more broken wires in one
strand of one
lay, as described in ANSI B30.9-1996 Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes,
Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks and Slings;
- Using thimbles or equivalent methods to prevent damage in wire rope
loops/eyes;
and
- Using the proper size pin designed by the manufacturer to be used with
the shackle,
and securing the pin using cotter-keys, molles, or the equivalent per the
Idaho
Minimum Safety Standards and Practices for Logging - IDAPA 17, Title 08.
NOTE: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Oct 3, 2007

Abate by

Oct 26, 2007

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $500 Reduced