OSHA Inspection: JAMES RICHARDSON TRUCKING, INC.

Issued

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue exceeded one-fourth inch.     A bench grinder at the facility was observed to be missing the tongue guard.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program.    The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.    Chemicals to which employees are exposed include, but are not limited to:  anti-freeze, washer fluid, and motor oil.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area.     Prior to initial work assignment the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees.    Chemicals to which employees are exposed include, but are not limited to:  anti-freeze, washer fluid, and motor oil.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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).     Employer did not complete a PPE hazard assessment of the various job types at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2012-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-14 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 was performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    The employer did not assess and certify a PPE hazard assessment of the various job hazards at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).