OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN PYRAMID ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Apr 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  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 (l):    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  in the facility,  employees were required to operate powered industrial vehicles during shipping/receiving and material handling operations.  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator completed the required training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l).

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, was not taken out of service until it had been restored to safe operating condition:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011, in the facility, propane-powered fork lift truck with defect or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until responded to safe operating condition as follows:     Yale #7 Model GLC030CDNUAE083 SN: 696285 - Tires were excessively worn    Yale #7 Model GLC030CDNUAE083 SN: 696285  - Carbon monoxide emissions as approximately 8.16%, exceeding the recommended level of 1%.     Yale #7 Model GLC030CDNUAE083 SN: 696285 - Load back rest extension missing.     Yale #4 Model GLC050TLTUAV083 - Rear tires were excessively worn    Yale #4 Model GLC050TLTUAV083 - Carbon monoxide emissions as approximately 8.35%, exceeding the recommended level of 1%.     Yale #4 Model GLC050TLTUAV083 - Load back rest extension missing.     Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015 - Missing overhead guard.    Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015 - Horn inoperable.     Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015 - Parking brake did not hold during a test.     Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015 - Carbon monoxide emissions as approximately 6.4%, exceeding the recommended level of 1%.     Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015 - Load back rest extension missing.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011, in the facility,  the Yale #7 Model GLC030CDNUAE083 SN: 696285, Toyota #2 SN: 42-2FG015, Yale #4 Model GLC050TLTUAV083 fork lift trucks were not inspected for defects after each shifts.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011, in the facility, employees required to perform shipping/receiving and material handling operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to, flammable liquids,  corrosive liquids, propane, carbon monoxide. The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area are the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:     a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  in the facility, employees required to perform shipping/receiving and material handling operations were exposed to contact with hazardous materials, including but not limited to flammable liquids, corrosive liquids, propane and carbon monoxide. Employees were not provided with adequate and effective training including:    (i) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);    (ii) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;    (iii) The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,    (iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    a.  On or about November 1, 2011, the employer forms used for recording injuries and illnesses were not an equivalent form for the calendar year 2009, 2010 and year-to-date 2011.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b):  An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  in the facility,  a written emergency action plan was not available in writing when the employer had elected to partially or totally evacuate the workplace in the event of a fire emergency.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protection equipment (PPE):    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  employees were exposed to hazards during shipping/receiving and material handling operations. Employees were not trained to know at least the following:    1.  When PPE is necessary,   2. What PPE is necessary,   3. How to properly don, doff, adjust and wear PPE,   4. The limitations of PPE,   5. The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  portable fire extinguisher(s) available for use in the warehouse/dock area had not been subject to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011, the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for use by employees in emergency situations.  The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principals of fire extinguisher use and hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees at least annually.

Issued

Mar 27, 2012

Abate by

Mar 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph:    a.  On or about November 1, 2011,  in the facility,  flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for permanent wiring throughout the facility.