OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN HOUSTON GROUP, LTD.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.   The employer makes modifications to forklifts that affect its capacity and safe operation without the manufacturer's written approval. This violation was observed on or about April 29, 2014, when employees throughout the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while working on or around a forklift that had a hole cut into the fork without having this modification approved by the manufacturer.     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 all modifications made to powered industrial trucks that can affect the capacity and safe operation are approved in writing by the manufacture.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.  The employer does not keep overcurrent devices readily accessible. This violation was observed on or about April 29, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the battery charging area, on the eastern wall of the building B, where employees were exposed to a fire and electrical hazard when attempting to access a blocked electrical panel without the electrical panel being readily accessible.    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 all overcurrent devices are readily accessible.

Issued

2014-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  The employer does not ensure all light switches are provided with covers to prevent employee injury.  This violation occurred on or about April 29, 2014 and at times prior thereto in the storage room where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating a light switch without a cover.  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 light switches are covered with approved covers or other forms of approved enclosures to guard against accidental contact to electrical hazards.