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OSHA Inspection: DALE THORNTON

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of DALE THORNTON in 15150 E. 1800TH AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 331079160.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
DALE THORNTON
Site address
15150 E. 1800TH AVE
City
EFFINGHAM
State
IL
ZIP
62401
Mailing
15150 E. 1800TH AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423510
Employees
5
Ownership type
Private (A)

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L02 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 15, 2011
Abate by
Dec 22, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    Dale Thornton dba T & T Recycling had employees operating powered industrial trucks without first completing operator training as specified in 1910.178, paragraph (l).  The training provided did not include the following:    a.	Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee),   and   b.	Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $3000

1910.178 Q01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 15, 2011
Abate by
Dec 16, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):     Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.    Dale Thornton dba T & T Recycling had employees operate a Hyster forklift, and the forklift did not have functioning lights or horn.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $3000

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 15, 2011
Abate by
Dec 16, 2011
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $2,100
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    Dale Thornton dba T & T Recycling had employees operating powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not conduct daily forklift inspections.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $2100
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.253 B04 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Dec 15, 2011
Abate by
Dec 16, 2011
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.    Dale Thornton dba T & T Recycling had employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards, due to the storage of an acetylene compressed gas cylinder directly next to an oxygen compressed gas cylinder, on a welding cart.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $2100
  • · Z (S) $3000

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 331079160.

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