OSHA Inspection: SK EXPRESS, INC

Issued

Feb 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck driver's performance evaluation was conducted at least every three years.     No certification or documentation is required of this item.

Issued

Feb 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) Terminating Department - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on terminating machines due inadequate guarding at the point of operation.  The employee could reach around the front of the guard into the point of operation.  Machine guarding includes all terminating and braiding machines.    (b) Terminating Department - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards due to the foot pedals not properly guarded. The accidental activation of the machine and improper guarding of the point of operation could cause amputation.             Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Layout/Forming Department - Knockout style metal receptacle boxes were not mounted therefore exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.     No certification or documentation is required of this item.

Issued

Feb 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    (a) Solder Station and Potting Department - Employees working with solder were not trained on the hazards associated with lead.     Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 8, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    SK Express, Inc -  On or about August 18, 2011, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar years 2008 and 2011.     - On or about May 9, 2008, an employee fainted in the layout department.    - On or about July 22, 2008, an employee fainted shortly after arriving to work.   - On or about March 29, 2011, an employee obtained a fracture and laceration to the left index finger from terminating machine.     Abatement Certification and Documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.13(d).