OSHA Inspection: RAGUSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

Issued

May 12, 2021

Abate by

Jun 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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 fall hazards:  (a)Raguse Family Partnership dba New Effington Elevator at 218 Railroad Street in New Effington, SD 57255: On or about and at times prior to January 27, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards when using a hand elevator.  At the time of the incident, the employer had not performed an inspection of the hand elevator to identify potential deficiencies, including ensuring the car safety was operable and capable of stopping and sustaining the car.   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10, "Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators."   Section 4.3.15 states, "The hand elevator shall be provided with an operable car safety capable of stopping and sustaining the car with the rated load."   Section 8.11 "Periodic Inspections and Witnessing of Tests." Subparagraph 8.11.1.1.1 (a) states, "Periodic inspections shall be made by an inspector employed by the authority having jurisdiction or by a person authorized by the authority having jurisdiction." paragraph (b) states, "The inspector shall submit a signed written report containing the following information:  (1) date of inspection(s); (2) components or systems that have not been inspected; and (3) Code deficiencies noted during the inspection and a statement as to corrective action taken, if any.