OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO PALLET SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2016-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:     (a) On or about January 25, 2016, an employee engaged in a servicing and maintenance activity, such as changing a saw blade on pallet dismantler #2, was not trained at the authorized level in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  The employee was exposed to laceration and amputation injuries due to caught-in and struck-by hazards in the event of an unexpected start up of the pallet dismantler.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2016-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the m     a) On December 15, 2015 and January 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure the lower exposed portion of the blade on the Delta radial arm saw was guarded to the full diameter of the blade.    In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2016-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    (a) On or about January 25, 2016, the employer did not ensure that an employee performing maintenance, i.e., changing the blade, on pallet dismantler #2 utilized a lock-out device during the maintenance activity.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.