OSHA Inspection: PFP INDUSTRIES LLC A GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

Issued

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(h)(4): Hooks. Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations.  On or about July 23, 2024, a 10-ton capacity overhead crane in the shop building was found with its hook latch in the open position and not meeting manufacturer(s) recommendations exposing employees to a struck-by hazard in the event the hook attachment in use became un-hooked.

Issued

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iii):Monthly inspections with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection, and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected were not being conducted:  On or about July 23, 2024, the employer did not performed the crane monthly inspections of hook required for the 10 ton overhead crane being used by and around contractors to lift employer warehouse stored equipment.

Issued

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(m)(1):A thorough inspection of all ropes was not made at least once a month.  A certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which were inspected was not kept on file readily available to appointed personnel.  On or about July 23, 2024, the employer did not performed the crane monthly inspections of ropes required for the 10 ton overhead crane being used by and around contractors to lift employer warehouse stored equipment.

Issued

2024-10-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected by a competent person each day, before being used, for damage or defects.  Damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service.  On or about July 23, 2024, a 10-ton capacity overhead crane in the shop building was found with its slings frayed and not inspected by competent person exposing contractors to a struck-by hazard in the event the slings are sued for lifting equipment.