OSHA Inspection: D & K PALLETS LLC

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):     The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    a)  The company had not written or implemented a hearing conservation program including the provisions of sections (c) through (o) of the standard for employees exposed to noise during work operations in excess of 85 dbA.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a)  The company had not developed or implemented a written energy control program for employees performing service and maintenance on equipment such as the pallet band saw and air compressor.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a)  The company had not developed or implemented any procedures for the securing of equipment such as the pallet dismantling saw or air compressor to a zero energy state during maintenance and servicing of the equipment.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Locks and/or other energy control devices were not used by employees performing maintenance and repair of equipment such as the pallet dismantling saw or air compressor at all times.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a)  The company had not provided any training or information regarding an energy control program to ensure employees are not injured during maintenance and servicing of equipment such as the pallet dismantling saw and air compressor and equipment is secured to a zero energy state.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii):     When the operator of an industrial truck was dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement    a)  The "Clark" powered industrial lift truck was parked with the driver dismounted and the forks not lowered being used as a working platform by the employee.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,200 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):     Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    a)  The "Clark" powered industrial forklift number 748 was not operating properly emmitting high levels of carbon monoxide from the exhaust and not removed from service when identified on January 12, 2012.    b)  The "Mitsubishi" powered industrial forklift Model 10625 was not operating properly emmitting high levels of carbon monoxide from the exhaust and not removed from service when identified on January 12, 2012.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4):     Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of the pallet dismantler saw blade:    a)  On the far east side of the production area, the "one man pallet dismantler" saw did not have a guard over the horizontal blade, exposing employees to an amputation hazard operating the unit.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment    a)  The electrical panels on the Southeast end of the building for equipment operations were obstructed by material and pallets that prevent access for maintenance and servicing.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):     On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.    a)  The company did not have any signs or marking posted for the safe load capacity of the storage area above the office space.

Issued

Apr 18, 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 are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a)  The company had not performed or certified a personal protective equipment assessment to identify safety equipment required such as safety glasses with side shields, leather gloves, foot protection, and/or hearing protection.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a)  The portable fire extinguisher by the North side exit door in production was obstructed by materials including a shovel to restrict access if required.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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)  The company had not performed training and certification for any employees in the facility prior to permitting the employees to operate powered industrial forklifts.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle    a)  Daily inspections of the forklifts are not performed to identify deficiencies with the lift trucks continuing to be operated when out of service criteria was identified.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6):     Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:    a)  Forklift operators were observed to travel forward with loads of pallets that would obstruct the view directly in front of the operator.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):     Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger were repaired by splicing, which did not retain the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord that was spliced:    a)  The power cord of the "Dewalt" circular saw was repaired by a splice and wrappped with several layers of black tape that did not retain the insulation and other properties of the original cord.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(d)(1)(i):     "Employee medical records." The medical record for each employee shall be preserved andmaintained for at least the duration of employment plus thirty (30) years, except that the following types of records need not be retained for anyspecified period:    a)  The company has not maintained the medical records for employees treated for carbon monoxide exposure at the local hospital in December 2010.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a)  The company had not developed or written a hazard communication program to describe how the requirements or labeling, material safety data sheets and training would be implemented.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:      a)  The company had not obtained or maintained material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals and materials used in the facility such as lubricating oil for nail guns, LPG gas, wood dust, antifreeze, soaps and cleaners.

Issued

Apr 18, 2012

Abate by

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):     Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in    a)  The company had not provided any training or information to employees on a hazard communication program or the hazards of the chemicals and materials used such as lubricating oil for nail guns, LPG gas, wood dust, antifreeze, soaps and cleaners.