OSHA Inspection: MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY

Issued

Dec 29, 2006

Abate by

Jan 16, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,875

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Jobsite, 7010 S. 108th St, Omaha, Ne - The employer did not furnish
employment
and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that
employees were exposed to crushing hazards associated with failing to
properly use
seatbelt restraint devices while operating a fork lift.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard
includes,
but not limited to the following:
a) Insure that all operators have received initial training and
re-certification on
proper operation of forklifts.
b) Conduct periodic, unannounced inspections to insure compliance with the
policies and procedures delineated in the company's written fork lift
program.
c) Enforce the company's disciplinary action program.
Abatement certification is required for this violation. The abatement
certification sheet
is enclosed with the citations.