OSHA Inspection: MELTPOINT PLASTICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) without using the operator's seat belt.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting 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:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), for which they had not been trained or evaluated in the use or operation of Powered Industrial Trucks.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were standing/riding on a palletized load or standing/riding in a job-made metal cage, which were being lifted with the forks of a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), so as to enable the employees to add or remove stock from industrial shelving or to perform maintenance on equipment/overhead lighting fixtures.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Where powered industrial trucks were found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the trucks were not taken out of service until they had been restored to safe operating condition:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) with defective bakes and without a side-view mirror, for which the mirror was part of the manufacturers originally installed safety equipment.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) which had not been inspected in accordance with the operator's manual prior to being placed in use, and for which the brakes were known to have been defective and side-view mirror to have been missing.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $660.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and effective chip guarding with personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, employees were using compressed air which was not reduced to less than 30 PSI, and for which effective chip guarding with personal protective equipment was not used, for cleaning equipment and products such as but not limited to; plastic extrusion (hopper) and plastic cuttings/shavings (assembling line #1/#2/#3).     NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, Employees were using an electrical outlet/switch, which did not have a protective cover installed, therefore exposing the employees to electrical hazards.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

2012-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph:    On or about 06/04/2012, at 7570 NW 79th Street, Medley Florida, Employees were operating a Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift), for which they had not been certified by the employer in the use and operation of Powered Industrial Trucks.    NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.