OSHA Inspection: VICON FABRICATING CO., LTD

Issued

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about April 30, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from struck-by hazards from potentially falling loads while operating overhead cranes equipped with below-the-hook lifting devices, such as manually operated lifting magnets and steel plate lifting shoes, without the rated load of the lifting devices labelled and/or legibly marked.     According to ASME B30.20-2021; Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings; Chapter 20-1 Structural and mechanical Lifting Devices.  SECTION 20-1.2.1 MARKING. (a) Rated Load.  The rated load of the lifting device shall be legibly marked on its main structure or on a tag attached to its main structure where it is visible.  If the lifting device is made up of several lifters, each detachable from the group, these lifters shall also be marked with their individual rated loads.  Chapter 20.3 Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets; SECTION 20-3.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION, 20-3.2.1 Marking, (a) Rated Load, (1) General Application Lifting Magnets.  The rated load of the lifting magnet shall be legibly marked on the lifting magnet or on a tag attached to the lifting magnet where it is visible.  This marking shall refer to the instruction manual for information relating to decreases in rating due to the load surface condition, thickness, percentage of contact with the lifting magnet, temperature, metallurgical composition, and deflection.

Issued

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1):Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.  On or about April 30, 2024, the employer failed to ensure a damaged and/or defective double-leg chain sling, Serial No. 41890A, was not used by employees to lift loads with the 10-ton crane located near the Cincinnati Press Brake Machine.

Issued

Jun 17, 2024

Abate by

Aug 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(4):Slings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities.  On or about April 29, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees did not load chain slings in excess of their rated capacity.

Issued

Jun 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  a.	On or about April 30, 2024, the employer failed to ensure an exit route located near the rear loading dock, South side of building, was free and unobstructed.  A flexible power cable and rubber drain lines were located on the floor in front of the exit door creating trip hazards and obstructing it's use.      b.	On or about April 30, 2024, the employer failed to ensure an exit route located on the East side of the building, near the overhead door was free and unobstructed.  An air hose was running across the floor in front of the exit door creating trip hazards and obstructing it's use.