OSHA Inspection: D. & E. (DELAVAN-ELKHORN) AUTO PARTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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):    On or about 7/24/12, employee(s) operating the Clark LP forklift (serial #C20P-318-902) had not received training or an evaluation.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not 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 were not made at least daily:    The Clark LP forklift (serial #C20P-318-902) was not inspected before use each day.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by other means:    On or about 7/24/12, the 110-volt electrical receptacle mounted on the wall outside of the office did not have a cover plate to guard against accidental contact with the energized terminals.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not 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:    On or about 7/24/12, the employer had not implemented and maintained a written hazard communication program.  The list of hazardous chemicals in use includes, but is not limited to, 1st Ayd #74 Brake Parts Cleaner, 1st Ayd #99 Metal Degreaser & Carburetor Cleaner, Super S Supersyn Gear Oil SAE 75W-90, Pennzoil Synchromesh Fluid.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    The employer had not maintained an material safety data sheet (MSDS) for each chemical used.  The list of hazardous chemicals includes, but is not limited to: 1st Ayd #74 Brake Parts Cleaner, 1st Ayd #99 Metal Degreaser & Carburetor Cleaner, Super S Supersyn Gear Oil SAE 75W-90, Pennzoil Synchromesh Fluid.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employers did not 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 data sheets:    On or about 7/24/12, the employer had not provided training for employees on hazardous chemicals in use at the employer's business.  The list of hazardous chemicals includes, but is not limited to:  1st Ayd #74 Brake Parts Cleaner, 1st Ayd #99 Metal Degreaser & Carburetor Cleaner, Super S Supersyn Gear Oil SAE 75W-90, Pennzoil Synchromesh Fluid.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2):  Where the employer had provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter:    Employees had not received training on portable fire extinguishers on at least an annual basis.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):  Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval.  Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals were not changed accordingly:    The manufacturer's data plate on the Clark forklift (serial #C20P-318-902) had not been updated when the forklift was converted from a type G unit to a type LP unit.

Issued

Sep 27, 2012

Abate by

Oct 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about 7/24/12, flexible cords were used to supply electrical power to fixed electrical equipment.  The list of electrical equipment includes, but is not limited to, the telephone system and the time clock.