OSHA Inspection: MAHARAM FABRIC CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,000 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 in that employees were exposed to a crushing hazard:    a) An employee operating a Crown 4500 Series Fork Lift in the warehouse area was unloading and moving material. The operator did not wear a seat belt on, or about, 06/25/12.    In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 28, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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) In the warehouse of a business located at 74 Horse Block Rd. Yaphank, NY: An employee operating a powered industrial truck in a warehouse was unloading a truck. The worker was not looking in the direction of travel and ran into a steel column on, or about, 06/25/12.     Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.