OSHA Inspection: LOGAN SQUARE ALUMINUM SUPPLY, INC.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made:      a) Warehouse Area- The employer did not ensure that there was sufficient safe clearance allowed for aisles and passageways where mechanical handling equipment, such as forklifts, was used.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6000.00 · Current $3600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.       a) Warehouse Area- The employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who operate the powered industrial vehicles were properly trained to perform tasks in a safe manner.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:      a) Warehouse Area- The employer did not perform refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, to evaluate the operators knowledge and skill to operate the forklift safely at least once every three years for all powered industrial vehicle operators.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:       a) Warehouse Area- The employer did not ensure that following any accident or near miss involving a powered industrial vehicle, refresher training and an evaluation of the forklift operators knowledge and skill were performed on relevant topics.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s):       a) Warehouse Area- The employer did not ensure that employees were not allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any powered industrial vehicle, such as the Heli forklift.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:      a) Warehouse Area - The employer did not ensure all powered industrial vehicles were inspected or examined, at least daily, prior to being placed in service.