OSHA Inspection: CHOICE FASTENERS, LLC

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2946.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      This violation occurred on or about July 15, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards when operating a Komatsu 25 forklift (SN: 567362A) without a seat belt.         Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that seatbelts are maintained and used on forklifts.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2946.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift:      The employer does not ensure that each operator successfully completes the training required by paragraph (l) prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift.  This violation occurred on or about July 15, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards when operating forklifts such as a Komatsu 25 (SN: 567362A) without ensuring operators completed training.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each operator successfully completes the training required by paragraph (l) prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $4200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):      The employer does not ensure that unauthorized personnel are not permitted to ride on industrial trucks.  This violation occurred on or about July 15, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards when operating a Komatsu 25 forklift (SN: 567362A) without preventing a second employee from riding the forklift as a passenger.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that unauthorized personnel are not permitted to ride on industrial trucks.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      The employer does not ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented and/or maintained.  This violation occurred on or about July 15, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and chemical hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, propane to power forklifts without developing a hazard communication program.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented and/or maintained.

Issued

2013-08-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:        The employer does not ensure that employees are provided information to the availability of the written hazard communication program and material safety data sheets.  This violation occurred on or about July 15, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to contact hazards when using chemicals such as, but not limited to, propane without information as to the location and availability of material safety data sheets.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided information to the availability of the written hazard communication program and material safety data sheets.