OSHA Inspection: DILLON SUPPLY COMPANY

Issued

2007-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2007-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00

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 each of his employees conditions of employment
and a place of employment free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to a struck by hazard.
a)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist, on a six ton Harrington underhung
crane (Crane "B", Hoist
A) was observed to have the latch missing on the hook.
b)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist, on a six ton Harrington underhung
crane (Crane "B", Hoist
B) was observed to have the latch spring broken and made the latch
inoperable.
c)Steel warehouse: A three ton hoist,  on a six ton Harrington underhung
crane (Crane "C", Hoist
A) was observed to have the latch resting on the outside tip of the hook
making
the latch
inoperable.
Reference page 9 of ASME B30.10a-1996 10-1.2  Hooks  -  Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance
10.1.2.1.2  Frequent Inspection:
10.1.2.1.2(c)(5):  Hooks shall be inspected for the following items:
damaged or malfunctioning latch (if
provided).
Among other methods,  one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to have an
adequate supply of safety latches available to be replaced by a competent
person  when damage occurs to latches
on existing hooks.