OSHA Inspection: ABC TECHNOLOGIES WMG USA, INC.

Issued

Nov 29, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $12,099 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(i): All functional operating mechanisms were not inspected daily for maladjustment interfering with proper operation.   a. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure daily functional tests of the east Engineered Material Handling 50/20-ton overhead gantry crane (model ZLK; s/n 101677) were conducted.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that daily checks of functions such as, but not limited to, travel and hoist brakes, limit switches, and for wire rope damage, were not performed.  b. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure daily functional tests of the west Engineered Material Handling 50/20-ton overhead gantry crane (s/n 975386) were conducted.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that daily checks of functions such as, but not limited to, travel and hoist brakes, limit switches, and for wire rope damage, were not performed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2024

Abate by

Jan 31, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $12,099 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of crane(s) had not been performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section.  a. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the employer did not ensure that the east Engineered Material Handling 50/20-ton overhead gantry crane (model ZLK; s/n 101677) was thoroughly inspected for deficiencies at least annually.    b. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the employer did not ensure that the west Engineered Material Handling 50/20-ton overhead gantry crane (s/n 975386) was thoroughly inspected for deficiencies at least annually.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $12,098 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(1):A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:  a. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the employer did not establish and implement a maintenance program, based on the manufacturer's recommendations, for the east Engineered Material Handling (model ZLK; s/n 101677) overhead gantry crane.   b. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the employer did not establish and implement a maintenance program, based on the manufacturer's recommendations, for the east Engineered Material Handling (s/n 975386) overhead gantry crane.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2024

Abate by

Dec 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $12,098 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(m)(1): A thorough inspection of all ropes were not being made at least once a month.  a. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the running wire rope/cable associated with the 20-ton hoist on the east Engineered Material Handling overhead gantry crane was thoroughly inspected at least once a month and inspections were documented.  The wire rope was used to lift equipment such as, but not limited to, plastic injection molds; employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that the wire rope failed when used to lift a mold that weighed 29,150lbs.    b. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the running wire rope/cable associated with the 20-ton hoist at the west Engineered Material Handling overhead gantry crane was thoroughly inspected at least once a month and inspections were documented. Employees who used the crane's hoist to lift equipment such as, but not limited to, plastic injection molds were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2024

Abate by

Sep 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $12,098 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(n)(3)(iii)(b): During hoisting, the load contacted obstructions:   a. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure that plastic injection machine molds being moved with the east Engineered Material Handling overhead gantry crane did not contact obstructions.  Plastic injection molding machine equipment located under the east overhead crane reduced the space for handling the load with the crane, resulting in the load contacting the crane's girders when hoisting.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that contact with obstructions during hoisting compromises the integrity of crane components.   b. ABC Technologies WMG USA, Inc. - Bellevue, Ohio: On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure that plastic injection machine molds being moved with the west Engineered Material Handling overhead gantry crane did not contact obstructions.  Plastic injection molding machine equipment located under the east overhead crane reduced the space for handling the load with the crane, resulting in the load contacting the crane's girders when hoisting.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing injuries in that contact with obstructions during hoisting compromises the integrity of crane components.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.