OSHA Inspection: ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGY SCHMID NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Issued

2013-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) Die Casting Production Area: On or about July 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto; the employer allowed employees to be lifted and supported by the forks while in a wire shipping basket.  The design and use of the basket were not in compliance with ANSI B56.1 requirements for elevating personnel and/or approved by the powered industrial truck manufacturer.

Issued

2013-01-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    a) Powered Industrial Trucks (forklifts): On or about July 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto; the employer failed to perform the required evaluation of powered industrial truck operators at least once every three years.