OSHA Inspection: DELAND TRUCK CENTER, INC.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii):  Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired by either maintenance department or the manufacturer:    a.  On or about August 6, 2012, in the mechanic shop, the 28-foot fiberglass Keller extension ladder had at least two bent rungs, exposing employees to a 10 feet fall hazard.    b.  On or about August 6, 2012, in the paint shop, the 6-foot step ladder used to prepare vehicles had a broken leg and railing, exposing employees to a 5 feet fall hazard.    c.  On or about August 6, 2012, in the mechanic shop, the 6-foot platform ladder was missing the guard rail at the platform landing, exposing employees to a 5 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph:    a.  On or about August 6, 2012, the employer did not establish a fork lift training program, exposing employees to hazards associated with fork lifts.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a.  On or about August 6, 2012, in the mechanic shop, the two plex outlet was not permanently mounted and that it had a temporary flexible cord installed into it, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a. On or about August 6, 2012, in the mechanic shop, an electrical outlet near the south entrance was missing a faceplate thereby revealing live parts, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Oct 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a.  On or about August 6, 2012, in the detailing bay, the main electrical breaker panel was blocked by a washing machine and other equipment.