OSHA Inspection: BESTLAMINATE INC.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $3121.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:  On or about December 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure that the employees operating fork trucks (including but not limited to: Clark TMX250/electric, Nissan 30/propane), were evaluated at least once every three years.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  On or about December 16, 2021, the written workplace hazard assessment was not certified with the person conducting the evaluation and the dates the hazard assessment was completed.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about December 16, 2021, the employer failed to provide PPE training to employees. The employer provides employees with PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses and gloves.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about December 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program was developed or implemented. Employees were exposed to fire and contact hazards when using Propane and BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about December 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure that safety data sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical used are maintained and accessible to employees.  Employees work with chemicals including, but not limited to,  Propane and BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

Issued

2022-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   On or about December 16, 2021, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees . Employees work with chemicals including, but not limited to,  Propane and BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid.