OSHA Inspection: ELIXIR INDUSTRIES

Issued

Jun 24, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,384 · Current $1,430 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 potential crushing injuries from a falling load while
using a lifting device which
was not determined to be safe.
(a)Door, Storage Area - An employee used a lifting device to lift doors.
The
employer did not ensure that the lifting device was labeled with the rated
capacity, manufacturers name and address and a serial number, on or about
April
21, 2011.
(b)Shop, Strap Line - An employee used a lifting device to lift coiled
metal.  The
employer did not ensure that the lifting device was labeled with the rated
capacity, manufacturers name and address and a serial number, on or about
April
21, 2011.
No abatement certification or documentation required.
Abatement Note:
Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be contained in
ASME
B30.20 - 2003 Below the Hook Lifting Device in that the company would have
an
engineer determined the rated capacity and mark the information along with
manufactures
name and address, serial number and the lifting device weigh if over 100
lbs on the
device.  The device must also be inspected periodically, proof tested and
certified and
insure that the weight of the device is figured into the weight that can
be lifted.