OSHA Inspection: NICHOLSON TERMINAL & DOCK COMPANY

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(A): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training on operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator was authorized to operate:    Port of Detroit Terminal, an employee operating the Taylor Model TY620L, serial number 17646 did not receive initial training on the manufacturer's warning labels that were required to be placed on the truck and employees were exposed to stuck by, slip/fall, crushing, pinch points, and other related hazards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): The employer did not review the operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee was trained to operate:    Port of Detroit Terminal, an employee was operating the Taylor Model TY620L, serial number 17646 and the employer did not review the Taylor Safety Check manual, operators instructions, Safety Check video training, and related safety documentation with the operator.  Employees were exposed to struck by, slip/fall, crushing, pinch points, and related hazards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(b)(8): The employer did not direct drivers of powered industrial trucks to slow down and sound the horn at crossaisles and other locations where visibility was obstructed.      Port of Detroit Terminal, the employer did not direct employees operating Taylor powered industrial trucks to sound the horn when driving through pedestrian walkways as designated by signage.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by and crushed by fork trucks.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.44(h): Signs indicating pedestrian traffic were not clearly posted at vehicular check-in and check-out lines and similar locations where employees could be working.    Port of Detroit Terminal, employees working on the ground were exposed to being struck by powered industrial trucks and tractor trailers and signs were not posted.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(b)(9): The employer did not direct drivers of powered industrial trucks to travel with the load trailing when the load obstructed the forward view.    Port of Detroit Terminal, the employer did not ensure employees operating Taylor powered industrial trucks traveled with the load trailing when the load obstructed the forward view.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

1917.43(c)(5):  Powered industrial trucks shall be maintained in safe working order. Safety devices shall not be removed or made inoperative except as otherwise provided in this section.      (a) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY620L, serial number 17646, a light beacon and an overhead rear view mirror had been removed.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.      (b) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TE-450M, serial number S-W4-26594, the mast tilt cylinders were leaking hydraulic fluid which affected operator visibility.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.    (c) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Machine Works forklift labeled 3605 was not maintained free of excess oil and grease on surfaces where employees may walk or stand for the purpose of egress or inspection, maintenance, and repair.  Employees were exposed to slip and fall related hazards.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(k)(2): A designated person did not thoroughly inspect all functional components and accessible structural features of each crane or derrick at monthly intervals:      (a) Port of Detroit Terminal, employees were exposed to being struck-by cargo that was being unloaded from the vessel FEDERAL SHIMANTO due to failure of functional components of the Manitowoc crane, model 4100-W, serial number 41312.  The crane was not thoroughly inspected by a designated person at monthly intervals.      (b) Port of Detroit Terminal, employees were exposed to being struck-by cargo that was being unloaded from the vessel FEDERAL SHIMANTO due to failure of functional components of the Manitowoc crane, model 4100-W, serial number 41543.  The crane was not thoroughly inspected by a designated person at monthly intervals.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1750.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(i)(2): Cargo handling gear provided by the employer with a safe working load greater than 5 short tons did not have its safe working load plainly marked on it.    (a) Port of Detroit Terminal, employees were exposed to being struck-by cargo that was being unloaded from the vessel FEDERAL SHIMANTO with the Manitowoc crane, model 4100-W, serial number 41312.  The load block, spreader bar, and a total of seven wire slings and associated hooks and shackles were not marked with the safe working load.      (b) Port of Detroit Terminal, employees were exposed to being struck-by cargo that was being unloaded from the vessel FEDERAL SHIMANTO with the Manitowoc crane, model 4100-W, serial number 41543.  The load block, spreader bar, box spreader, and a total of four wire slings and associated hooks and shackles were not marked with the safe working load.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $40000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(b)(1): Modifications that might affect the powered industrial trucks capacity or safety were performed without either the manufacturer's prior written approval, or the written approval of a professional engineer experienced with the equipment who had consulted with the manufacturer:    (a) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY620L, serial number 17646, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.    (b) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY520M, serial number 14290, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.    (c) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Model TY450M, serial number 17693, was modified through the addition of a ram to move steel coils which affected the truck's capacity and operator's visibility without obtaining written approval.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.    (d) Port of Detroit Terminal, Taylor Machine Works forklift labeled 3605 was not marked with the rated capacity.  Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards due to overloading.

Issued

2014-05-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $70000.00 · Current $40000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.44(f): Vehicular routes, traffic rules, and parking areas were not established, identified, and/or used.    Port of Detroit Terminal, the employer did not establish vehicular routes for powered industrial trucks and traffic rules to reduce the risk of vehicle-pedestrian collisions in areas where steel coils and other cargo were handled and stored.  Employees working on the ground were exposed to being struck by powered industrial trucks.