OSHA Inspection: FOUR SEASONS SOLAR PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11408.00 · Current $9126.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Worksite, Window Department: Employees authorized to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair work on approximately 16 punch presses were not provided with energy control procedures; on or about 10/7/16.       b) Worksite, Door Department: Employees authorized to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair work on approximately 8 hydraulic presses were not provided with energy control procedures; on or about 10/7/16.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11408.00 · Current $9126.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:      a) Worksite, Window Department: Employees authorized to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair work on approximately 16 punch presses were not provided with training on utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 10/7/16.       b) Worksite, Door Department: Employees authorized to perform cleaning, maintenance, and repair work on approximately 8 hydraulic presses were not provided with training on utilizing energy control procedures; on or about 10/7/16.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    a) Worksite, Window Department: Employees working in proximity to equipment necessitating maintenance work were not provided with training on the purpose and use of the energy control procedure; on or about 10/7/16.      b) Worksite, Door Department: Employees working in proximity to equipment necessitating maintenance work were not provided with training on the purpose and use of the energy control procedure; on or about 10/7/16.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6524.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.    a) Worksite, Warehouse/Production Floor: Employees authorized to operate forklifts had not received training and evaluation in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks in over at least three years; on or about 10/7/16.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $6524.00 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(s):    a) Worksite, Warehouse/Production Floor: Employees were authorized to use Combilist Forklift (Asset #1301) with a cracked front cab enclosure, obscuring operator vision; on or about 10/7/16.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2017-04-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11408.00 · Current $9126.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Worksite, Hardware Department: Employees were authorized to operate Delta Unisaw, Asset #1231, to cut aluminum parts. The machinery was not equipped with an effective point of operation guard; on or about 10/6/16.     b) Worksite, Fixture Department: Employees were authorized to operate Table Saw, Asset #1204, to cut foam pieces. The machinery was not equipped with a point of operation guard; on or about 10/7/16.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.