OSHA Inspection: CHICAGO TRUCK SERVICE & EQUIPMENT, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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. On or about July 23, 2012, in the shop, employees were required to operate a powered industrial vehicle. The employee did not receive training on the safe operation of the powered industrial vehicle.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.    Shop-  On or about July 23, 2012, forklift truck (Nissan Serial # BF03A35V) was not kept in safe working condition, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with a moving forklift truck.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the shop, the employee operated the powered industrial vehicle without having examined the vehicle before use.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:     a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the work area, the company did not complete an assessment of the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):     The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:    a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the work area, the employer did not provide adequate training to employees on what personal protective equipment was required in the facility.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written  hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:     a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the work area, the employees were required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, propane and welding fumes.  The employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the shop, the employer did not have any material safety data sheets for the chemicals used at the facility such as, but not limited to propane and welding wire which emits iron oxide.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Sep 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):    Employers shall 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 have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety datasheets.     a. On or about July 23, 2012, in the shop area, the employees were not trained, in the hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, iron oxide, manganese and other potential welding fume metals.