OSHA Inspection: MULTILINK, INC.

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $3,465 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) Multilink, Inc. - Elyria, Ohio: On or about June 7, 2012, employees operated a forklift(s) to lift and transport materials for loading/unloading.  The employer did not assure that employees successfully completed a forklift operator training program containing elements in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) before an employee(s) was permitted to operate the lift.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:    a) Multilink, Inc. - Elyria, Ohio: On or about June 25, 2012, the employer failed to assure that a forklift operator involved in an accident was trained in topics relevant to safe operations of powered industrial trucks.  On June 7, 2012, a forklift operator struck an employee working in the plug-in area, the driver was permitted to operate a forklift following the accident without refresher training.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view:    a) Multilink, Inc. - Elyria, Ohio: On or about June 7, 2012, the employer failed to assure forklift operators traveled with the load trailing when the load obstructed forward view.  An employee in the plug-in area was struck by a forklift that as being operated with an obstructed view traveling forward.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 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) Multilink, Inc. - Elyria, Ohio: On or about June 7, 2012, the employer failed to keep a clear view of the path of travel when operating a forklift to transport a load that obstructed the travel path. An employee in the plug-in area was struck by a forklift in that the forklift operator was traveling with a load that obstructed the forward view of the path of travel.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.31(b)(2): The employer did not record injuries and illnesess for employees obtained from a temporary help service, employee leasing service, or personnel supply service, and were supervised by the employer on a day-to-day basis:    a) Multilink, Inc. - Elyria, Ohio: On or about June 25, 2012, the employer did not meet the requirements for recording injuries and illnesses.  The employer did not record injuries or illnesses sustained by workers who were obtained from a temporary service.  The employer supervises temporary workers on a day-to-day basis and did not record cases in which injuries occurred to workers obtained from a temporary service.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 3, 2012

Abate by

Aug 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Multilink, Inc. - Eylria, Ohio: On or about June 25, 2012, forklifts were not examined daily for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety before being placed in service.  Employees operate forklifts daily to transport materials to production and loading/unloading areas.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).