OSHA Inspection: WINTER GARDENS QUALITY FOODS, INC.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $13260.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure trainees operated a powered industrial truck only under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence:   a) Shipping Department, Finished Goods Cooler - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each trainee who operated a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift did so only under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence.    b) Shipping Department, Finished Goods Cooler - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each trainee who operated a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck did so only under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a) Shipping Department - On or about September 12, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each operator who operated a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift successfully completed formal instruction and practical training.    b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each operator who operated a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck successfully completed formal instruction and practical training.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(iii): All operator training and evaluation was not conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their competence:  a) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that operator training and evaluation was conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train and evaluate trainees operating a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift.    b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that operator training and evaluation was conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train and evaluate trainees operating a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $13260.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on truck-related topics including operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operators manual for the types of vehicles that the employees were being trained to operate:  a) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees were being trained to operate a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift and the employer did not review the operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual.  b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees were being trained to operate a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck and the employer did not review the operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(D): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle would be operated:  a) Shipping Department, Finished Goods Cooler - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees being trained to operate a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift were not provided training on pedestrian traffic.   b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees being trained to operate a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck were not provided training on pedestrian traffic.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(E): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle would be operated:  a) Shipping Department, Finished Goods Cooler - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees being trained to operate a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift were not provided training on narrow aisles located in the Finished Goods Cooler.   b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, employees being trained to operate a Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Truck were not provided training on narrow aisles located in the Finished Goods Cooler.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $861.00 · Current $861.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined, at least daily or before each shift if used on a round-the clock basis, before being placed into service.  a) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, a Crown Narrow-Aisle RR 5700 Series stand-up forklift was not being inspected for defects on a daily basis before placing into service.  b) Shipping Department - On or about September 11, 2019 and times prior thereto, Crown WP 3000 Walkie Pallet Trucks were not being inspected for defects on a daily basis before placing into service.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.