OSHA Inspection: BENNETT DIE & TOOL, INC.

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $875.00 · Current $569.00 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)Parts Wash area, on or about 09/10/2009: A CM 1/2 ton, Lode star Overhead
hoist did not have a safety latch on the hook, the lower limit switch was
not
properly adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's manual and no
inspection and maintenance records were being maintained.
Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct
this hazard are to:
1.Repair or replace the safety latch and the lower limit switches and
ensure
they are adjusted to meet the requirement of the manufacturer's operation
manual, Page #18: Setting limit switches and ANSI B30.16.-1993, Overhead
Hoists, Section 16.2.3.3 Adjustments, Repairs, and Replacements.
2.Conduct frequent and periodic inspections of the hoists in accordance
with
ANSI B30.16-1993 Overhead Hoists, Section 16-2.1 Inspection.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $875.00 · Current $569.00 Reduced

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $455.00 Reduced

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $875.00 · Current $569.00 Reduced

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-09-19 00:00:00

Issued

2009-09-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2009-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $875.00 · Current $569.00 Reduced