LOWVILLE, NY —
OSHA Inspection: CLIMAX MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CLIMAX MANUFACTURING COMPANY in 7840 STATE RT. 26, LOWVILLE, NY 13367 (NAICS 322212). OSHA activity number 310753769.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CLIMAX MANUFACTURING COMPANY
- Site address
- 7840 STATE RT. 26
- City
- LOWVILLE
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 13367
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 322212
- SIC code (legacy)
- 2657
- Employees
- 200
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
13 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 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 THE HAZARD OF BEING STRUCK-BY: a)Prepress area, on or about 02/12/2008, a Coffing 2-ton overhead electric hoist had a upper limit safety switch that did not function in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. The monorail was not load rated. b)Press 40-inch, on or about 05/31/07, a Coffing 1-ton overhead electric hoist had a safety latch on the hoist hook that had been removed. The monorail was not load rated. c)Press # 40, on or about 02/12/2008, a CM Lodestar 1-ton overhead electric hoist had a upper limit safety switch that did not function in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. The monorail was not load rated. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to: 1.Repair or replace the upper limit switches and ensure they are adjusted to meet the requirement of the manufacturer's operation manual, Section: Checking limit switch operation and ANSI B30.16.-1993, Overhead Hoists, Section 16.2.3.3 Adjustments, Repairs, and Replacements. 2.Ensure that the load capacity is legibly marked on the hoist or the block along with warnings to inform the operator of cautionary requirements during operation. ANSI B30.16-1993, Overhead Hoists, Sections 16-1.1, Marking and Section 16-1.1.4 Warnings. 3.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the hoists in accordance with ANSI B30.16-1993 Overhead Hoists, Section 16-2.1 Inspection. d)Prepress area, on or about 02/12/2008, the Overhead hoist monorail supporting a Coffing 2-ton electrical hoist did not have a rated load capacity marked on the rail. e)Press #40, Hoist #9, on or about 02/12/2008, the Overhead hoist monorail supporting a Coffing 1-ton electrical hoist did not have a rated load capacity marked on the rail. f)Press #40, Hoist #10, on or about 02/12/2008, the Overhead hoist monorail supporting a Coffing 1-ton electrical hoist did not have a rated load capacity marked on the rail. Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to: 1.Mark the rated load capacity on the rail ANSI B30.11-1980, Section 11-2.1.2 Rated Load Markings-Monorails. 2.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of hoist monorail systems in accordance with ANSI B30.11-1973 Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes, Section 11-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance. Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.36 H02
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Mar 17, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.37 B04
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Mar 17, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.213 B03
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.213 C01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.213 C02
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.213 C03
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 F01
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Apr 1, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.304 A02
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $1,375 · Current $825 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $825.00
- — Z (S) $1375.00
1910.305 G01 III
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2008
- Abate by
- Mar 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 310753769.
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