CINCINNATI, OH —
OSHA Inspection: PALLET COMPANIES, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PALLET COMPANIES, INC. in 10725 EVENDALE DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45241 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 330967829.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PALLET COMPANIES, INC.
- Site address
- 10725 EVENDALE DR
- City
- CINCINNATI
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 45241
- Mailing
- 10725 EVENDALE DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45242
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321920
- Employees
- 44
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Aug 16, 2011
- Abate by
- Sep 16, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,060 · Current $1,700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:(a) a) On or about July 20, 2011 a lock was not affixed to the electrical disconnect on the bandsaw(s) by each authorized person when there was more than one employee involved in lockout procedures.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1700
- — Z (S) $3060
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 16, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 17, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,060 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. a) There were openings in the electrical panel in the cutting department exposing employees to contact in that the cover and box was damaged.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $3060
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Aug 16, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 17, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,295 · Current $1,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): nFlexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a) The outer insulation was pulled away from the plug/cord to the bandsaw allowing stress and/or tension on the wiring. b) The outer insalation was pulled away from the plug/cord to the chop saw allowing stress and/or tension on the wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1100
- — Z (S) $2295
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 330967829.
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