OSHA Inspection: BERKS-MONT CAMPING CENTER INC.

Issued

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:  a.  Upper Shop Area - On or about January 16, 2015, A Toyota forklift truck was being operated with a flat tire on the left front effecting the stability of the vehicle.  This exposed employees to crush or struck-by  hazards due to the forklift tipping over and/or a dropping a load.

Issued

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1:  A. Shop Area - On or about January 16, 2015, a DeVair air compressor was installed in front of the electrical circuit panel.   Employees are exposed to an electrical hazard during examination or use of this main breaker panel.

Issued

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 12901660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a. Shop Area - On or about January 16, 2015, An eyewash was not available for immediate use because it was blocked by a hose reel,  exposing employees to eye irritation and damage.

Issued

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 12901660

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. Establishment - On or about January 16, 2015, Employees handling hazardous chemicals including spray paints, and cleaning agents were not provided training on the new labeling systems including pictograms, and the on safety data sheet as required.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1.  The requirements of this section; 2.  Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3.  The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1.  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area.  2.  The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3.  The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4.  The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer;  Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.