OSHA Inspection: LAKEMAN & SONS INC.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.    In the following instances, platforms 8 feet above the floor were not provided with guardrails:      a) Worksite - Storage area above separator bins.    b) Worksite - Storage area above office.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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).    Yale Forklift - Powered industrial truck operator training and evaluation was not completed in accordance with paragraph (l).

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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.    Worksite - The horn on the Yale forklift was not operational.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.    Worksite - The Yale forklift was not inspected daily.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):  In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or defaced but, if lost, removed, or defaced, shall be replaced by the owner or his agent.    In the following instances storage platforms were not marked with the approved loads:      a) Worksite - Storage area above the separator bins.    b) Worksite - Storage area above office.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    Workplace - The employer did not verify through a written certification that the personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

2012-08-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 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, and which also includes the following:    Worksite - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.