OSHA Inspection: AUTO TRUCK, INC.

Issued

Sep 2, 2010

Abate by

Sep 20, 2010

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not
provide a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards that
were likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed
to a crushing
hazard while hoisting lifting equipment onto a truck during an assembly
process.
On or about April 5, 2010, Auto Truck, Inc. employees were hoisting
lifting equipment onto
a truck body during an assembly process.  The lifting equipment was
hoisted by an over head
bridge crane and was suspended by a synthetic roundsling that was not
protected from being cut
or otherwise damaged.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable
abatement methods to
correct this hazard include, but are not limited to the following:
1.  Ensure that all employees working under and near overhead cranes are
trained in the
recognition of hazards presented by sling use during over head hoisting.
2.  Ensure that a work rule is established that requires slings used in
overhead hoisting to be
protected from damage while under load.
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d).