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Category
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Description
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Hazard
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Standard
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Corrective Action
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Cranes Lifting Devices |
Employees were exposed to hazard of being struck by wheels on gantry crane: CONDITION: The wheels on the crane trucks were not provided with sweeps to deflect personnel from the track in front of the wheels |
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5(a)(1), General Duty Clause
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Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement to correct this hazard is to install sweeps on the crane trucks as outlined in the American National Standard ANSI B30.4, Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes
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Cranes Lifting Devices |
Approx. 6 feet of chain being used to hold up a come-along attached to a "lift-out" cylinder at Bliss Press #M-2033, the Single Point Punch Press. |
Load dropping hazard due to alloy steel chain not having an identification tag. |
1910.184(e)(1) |
Affix metal tag with chain size, grade, rated capacity, & reach. |
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Cranes Lifting Devices |
The bottom section of the boom of a Manitowoc 3900 crawler crane was damage. The employer cut out the damaged chord sections and lacing and replaced them with angle iron. The crane was not inspected or load tested after the repair and was placed back into service making critical lifts. |
Crane Boom Collapse, Boom was locally modified(repaired) |
29 CFR 1910.180(e)(2)(i) |
Have the manufacture or a certified crane repair facility perform the repairs to the boom section or, purchase a replacement section of boom. Have the reports available showing the test procedures and confirming the adequacy of the repairs and conformance with the manufactures specifications. |
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Cranes Lifting Devices |
The boom of a Manitowoc 3900 crane had been damaged and was repaired by company employees without the approval of the manufacture. Sections of the boom cord were heated and partially straightened and angle iron was welded over the damaged chord sections to strenghten and straighten them. Damaged lacing was cut out and replaced with angle iron. The bottom section of the boom is visibly distorted and bent. |
Boom collapse due to inadequate/faulty repair of a damaged boom section. |
29 CFR 1910.180(e)(2)(i) |
Ensure that all repairs or modifications are completed by personnel and/or companies qualified to make the repairs and modifications, and that modifications are approved by the manufacture. Perform required inspections and load testing prior to returning the unit to service. |
