OSHA Inspection: EMPIRE AERO CENTER

Issued

Jul 15, 2009

Abate by

Aug 3, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 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: Should the hoist fail
allowing the
load to fall and strike and employee.
a)At the facility, on or about 06/24/09:  Three underhung overhead hoists
were
being operated without having received a periodic inspection in more than
twelve months.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to:
Ensure all underhung overhead hoists receive frequent and periodic
inspections as required by the manufacturer and the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME B30.16-1993) document, paragraph 16-
2.1.1(b)(2) which states; visual inspection by a designated person who
makes
records of external conditions to provide the basis for continuing
evaluation.
An external coded mark on the hoist is an acceptable identification in
lieu of
records. (a) normal service - yearly.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 15, 2009

Abate by

Aug 17, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Issued

Jul 15, 2009

Abate by

Sep 28, 2009