OSHA Inspection: FORECAST TRADING CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a
place of employment
which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely
to cause death or
serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to
struck by hazards, while
performing warehouse work.
On or about 03/27/2012, at 3007 NW 60th St. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., the
employees were
exposed to struck by hazards, while performing work in the warehouse. The
employer
failed to ensure that storage rack structural components were maintained
properly in that
the racks were not secured, anchored to the floor and damaged components
not repaired.
Instances:
a)  3001 NW 60th ST Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309- Not secured
b)  3007 NW 60th ST Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309- Not secured
c)  3031 NW 60th ST Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309- Not secured
d)  3017 NW 60th ST Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309- Damaged component
Among other methods of abatement, a feasible and acceptable method to
correct this
hazard is to secure the racks, anchor them to the floor and replace
damaged components.
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jul 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500