OSHA Inspection: CHOPPER DDS, INC.

Issued

2012-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):  Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    Warehouse:  At bay door #4, the Fostoria swinging docklight showed evidence of damage to the insulation of the power cord near the acutating switch.  Employees were exposed to electric shock hazards.

Issued

2012-04-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i):  Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:    Warehouse:  Employees who operated powered industrial vehicles were not provided refresher training within three years.