OSHA Inspection: WILLOW GROUP LTD

Issued

2024-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3134.00 · Current $2200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by  paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  a)  On or about 09/18/2024, in the warehouse area of facility located at 14 Clinton St. in Batavia, NY. employer did not train all employees who operated forklift trucks (power industrial vehicles), such as, but not limited to: Clark S25L Forklift. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a)  On or about 09/18/2024, in the warehouse of facility located at 14 Clinton St. in Batavia, NY, employer did not certify all drivers to operate forklift trucks/power industrial vehicles.  Employees were operating powered Industrial vehicles such as, but not limited to a Clark S25L Forklift: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $337.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a) On or about 09/18/2024 in the warehouse area of facility located at 34 Clinton St. in Batavia, NY;  boxes and equipment were stored in front of a 240-volt electrical panel, blocking its access in case of an emergency. This electrical panel is used to power the warehouse and other equipment.   NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED