MIAMI, FL —
OSHA Inspection: MA LABORATORIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MA LABORATORIES, INC. in 1701 NW 84TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33126 (NAICS 423430). OSHA activity number 336103981.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MA LABORATORIES, INC.
- Site address
- 1701 NW 84TH AVENUE
- City
- MIAMI
- State
- FL
- ZIP
- 33126
- Mailing
- 1701 NW 84TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33126
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423430
- Employees
- 48
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 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: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, an employee was operating a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift), during which the employee was not using the seat belt, per the manufacturers requirements/operators manual. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3300
- — Z (S) $5500
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, Thirteen employees were pouring water into lead acid forklift batteries (battery maintenance/charging), and were performing this maintenance procedure without training, and protective eye/face wear. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3300
- — Z (S) $5500
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, Thirteen employees were pouring water into lead acid forklift batteries (battery maintenance/charging), and were performing this maintenance procedure without training and rubber gloves. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 G07
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(7): When charging batteries, acid shall be poured into water; water shall not be poured into acid: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, thirteen employees were pouring water into lead acid forklift batteries (battery maintenance/charging), and were performing this maintenance procedure without training. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, an evaluation of each industrial truck operator's performance had not been conducted since they were trained in 2008. NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3300
- — Z (S) $5500
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Where powered industrial trucks were found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the trucks were not taken out of service until they had been restored to safe operating condition: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, six to seven employees were operating (2) two Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift) with defective/damaged tires, therefore exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2640
- — Z (S) $4400
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle: On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, six to seven employees were operating (2) two Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift) which had not been inspected in accordance with the operators manual prior to being placed in use, and for which the tires were damaged/defective. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Nov 26, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): On or about 08/30/2012, at 1701 NW 84th Avenue, Miami Florida 33126, thirteen employees were operating a two Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts), for which they had not been certified by the employer in the use and operation of Powered Industrial Trucks. CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 336103981.
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