OSHA Inspection: OMAHA STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY

Issued

Nov 25, 2008

Abate by

Dec 8, 2008

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 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 are exposed to struck by
hazards.
Cleaning Room in the facility at located 4601 Farnum St., Omaha, NE - The
company is using overhead and hoists to maneuver loads throughout the
plant. The
hooks on some of these lifting devices are missing the spring loading
device on the
safety latch necessary to ensure the load does not slip off the hook
during an
unpredictable shift or quick stop of the equipment.  This issue exists in
areas
including, but are not limited to the Cleaning Room.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement are:
1)  Ensure that the hooks on all overhead hoists are installed and
maintained in
serviceable condition.
2)  Develop and implement an inspection protocol pertaining to the overhead
and gantry cranes in the facility to ensure the cranes are kept in
serviceable
condition at all times.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation.
The documentation should include written verification of abatement,
applicable
measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you
believe
will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the
citations.ion