OSHA Inspection: MURPHY FAMILY INC.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

Penalty

Initial $8276 · Current $8276

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).  a. On or about May 20, 2026, employees were operating forklifts at the workplace. The employer did not ensure that each operator had received forklift training and certification prior to permitting them to operate. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-06-08

Penalty

Initial $8276 · Current $8276

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a. On or about May 20, 2026,  located at the 120/240 VAC circuit panel in the shop, the employer did not ensure that an unused opening at the bottom left of the panel was effectively closed. The missing breaker or filler plate left an open slot, exposing employees accessing the breakers to contact with energized electrical parts, resulting in an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2026-05-27

Abate by

2026-07-01

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall 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.  a. On or about May 20, 2026, the employer had not certified that a personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment had been completed for employees performing work in the shop such as, but not limited to, grinding and working on hydraulic systems. Employees performing these tasks were exposed to potential hazards including flying particles, sharp edges, struck-by hazards, noise, and other physical hazards which necessitated the use of PPE.