OSHA Inspection: OUTDOOR EDGE CUTLERY CORPORATION

Issued

2011-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2040.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph:    a)  On or about June 27, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from misuse of the forklift they operated because the employer had not provided them with a training program and an evaluation of their ability to safely use the forklift.

Issued

2011-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-27 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, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a)  On or about June 27, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not verify, through written certification, that a hazard assessment of the workplace had been performed to determine the type of personal protective equipment necessary to protect employees from hazards as etching chemicals.

Issued

2011-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:      a)  On or about June 27, 2011, and at times prior, the employer failed to develop and implement a hazard communication program in order to inform employees of the health hazards associated with the chemicals used in the etching area.

Issued

2011-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation:    a)  On or about June 27, 2011, and at times prior, an injury and illness log (OSHA form 300) had not been completed.