OSHA Inspection: EURO USA, INC.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      Employees were exposed to splashes of corrosive liquids when adding water to powered industrial truck batteries, washing trucks, and cleaning the floors and the employer did not select and require use of a chemical-resistant apron for protection, on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-31 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 that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, identified the document as a certification of the hazard assessment:    The employer did not have a written certification of hazard assessment, on or about October 4, 2011.  Employees were exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to contact with chemicals and falls.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4):  The employer did not verify that each affected employee had received and understood the required PPE training through a written certification that contained the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identified the subject of the certification:    The employer did not have a written certification of personal protective equipment training, on or about October 4, 2011.  Employees were exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to contact with chemicals and falls.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:      Employees were exposed to splashes of corrosive liquids when adding water to powered industrial truck batteries, washing trucks, and cleaning the floors and the employer did not require a faceshield and safety glasses or goggles be worn, on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      On or about October 4, 2011, employees were exposed to chemical burns from handling corrosives when adding water to powered industrial truck batteries, washing trucks, and cleaning the floors and the employer did not select and require use of gloves to protect against those hazards.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    Employees were exposed to corrosives when adding water to powered industrial truck batteries, washing trucks, and cleaning the floors and there was no eye wash station readily available, on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):  Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:      The employer affixed a cage to the forks of a powered industrial truck without having written approval from the manufacturer to utilize such a device, on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:      The employer permitted powered industrial truck operators to operate a forklift prior to completion of training, in that, operators did not receive practical training and evaluation, on or before October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

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:      The employer did not have a written hazard communication program and employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, cleaners, sanitizers, and lubricants on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      The employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, cleaners, sanitizers, and lubricants on or about October 4, 2011.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.2(a):  A log of all recordable occupational injuries and illnesses, (OSHA Form No. 300 or equivalent), was not maintained at the establishment:      The employer did not maintain the OSHA 300 Log and Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, on or about October 4, 2011.     a.  An employee sustained a broken leg from a forklift accident in August 2011, which resulted in lost time.    b.  An employee sustained a bruise to the lower leg from a forklift accident in August 2011, which resulted in lost time.    c.  An employee sustained a bruise and laceration to the lower leg from a forklift accident in August 2011, which resulted in lost time.

Issued

2011-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:    The employer did not conduct powered industrial truck inspections of at the end of each shift, on or about October 4, 2011.