OSHA Inspection: BEAVER EXCAVATING COMPANY

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1400(f): The employer did not establish, effectively communicate to the relevant persons, or enforce, work rules to ensure compliance with those provisions of the Standard that direct an operator, crewmember, or other employee to take certain actions:  On and before 5/4/2013, the employer did not have any procedure or policy to ensure that the specific provisions of Subpart CC were being met when engaged in activities such as but not limited to, boom hoist wire rope inspection and wire rope lubrication. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with crane and wire rope failures.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(a)(1): A competent person did not begin a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment is used and/or did not complete the visual inspection before or during that shift.  On and before 5/4/2013, the employer did not ensure an adequate visual inspection of the boom hoist wire rope during each shift of the Manitowoc 8495 lattice crane, serial number 8881248. The crane was in use at the Timken Company continuous caster project. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with crane and wire rope failures.  As Referenced: 1926.1413(a)(3)(ii): Wire rope being used for boom hoists and luffing hoists, particularly at reverse bends. 1926.1413(a)(3)(iii): Wire rope at flange points, crossover points and repetitive pickup points on drums. 1926.1413(a)(3)(v): Wire rope in contact with saddles, equalizer sheaves or other sheaves where rope travel is limited.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(b)(1): Monthly wire rope inspections were not performed in accordance with paragraph (a) or documented according to 1926.1412(e)(3):  On and before 5/4/2013, the employer did not ensure an adequate monthly visual inspection of the boom hoist wire rope of the Manitowoc 8495 lattice crane, serial number 8881248. The crane was in use at the Timken Company continuous caster project. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with crane and wire rope failures.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(d): Rope lubricants that are of the type that hinder inspection must not be used.  On and about 5/4/2013, the employer did not ensure adequate lubrication of the boom hoist wire rope for the Manitowoc 8495 lattice crane, serial number 8881248. The crane was in use at the Timken Company continuous caster project. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with crane and wire rope failures.