OSHA Inspection: LAKE CITY VENTURES

Issued

Dec 19, 2008

Abate by

Jan 6, 2009

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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 following:
a.At the workplace, the latch for the hook on a 2 ton HS Type Chain Block
was
missing. The hook was being used to support the right rear axle of a
vehicle.
Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.
b.At the workplace, the latch for the hook on a 2 ton HS Type Chain Block
was
defective (sprung). The hook was being used to support the right front
axle of a
vehicle. Employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this
include, but are not limited to the following:
1.Adhere to the guidelines listed on page 8, Section 16-1.29 Hooks
of the ASME B30.16-2007 for Overhead Hoist (Underhung):
Hooks shall be equipped with latches unless use of the latch
creates a hazardous condition. When required, the latch shall be
provided to bridge the throat opening of the hook and retain, under
slack conditions, such items as, but not limited to, slings and
chains.

Issued

Dec 19, 2008

Abate by

Jan 6, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500