OSHA Inspection: O'PELLE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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):    On or about 10/26/2012, employees who were operating a forklift had not received the training and evaluation required by the standard at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck was left unattended, the brakes were not set.    On or about 11/20/2012, employees were exposed to struck  by hazards while operating and working in proximity to a powered industrial truck that was left unattended with the brake not set at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    On or about 11/20/2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution from using damaged 110 and 220 VAC extension cords that had not been examined for defects at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.    2 Instances:  A.  110 VAC extension cord that was spliced to two receptacles that powered 2 ea. Max Air floor fans and wrapped with electrical tape.     B.  220 VAC pendant extension cord had a damaged insulation jacket at the plug that did not have strain relief that supplied power to the Polin Bagel Former.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about 11/20/2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution while using a 110 VAC extension cord that had been spliced with electrical tape which powered floor fans at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about 11/20/2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution from using a damaged 220 VAC extension cord that had a plug that had damaged outer jacket insulation that lacked strain relief at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.    On or about 11/20/2012, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution while using a 220 VAC extension cord that supplied power to the Polin Bagel Former that had a damaged insulation jacket at the plug that had not been removed from service at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about 11/20/2012, a written Hazard Communication Program had not been developed and implemented for employees using caustic chemicals such as Workhorse Degreaser and Metal Safe Dish Detergent to clean bakery equipment at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    On or about 11/20/2012, the employer did not provide material safety data sheets for caustic hazardous chemicals such as Calcium Propionate, Workhorse Degreaser and Metal Safe Dish Detergent which were being used by employees on a daily basis to clean bakery equipment at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about 11/20/2012, the employer had not provided employees with information and training on hazardous caustic chemicals such as Calcium Propionate, Workhorse Degreaser and Metal Safe Dish Detergent, that had been used by employees on a daily basis to clean bakery equipment at a facility located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.

Issued

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.    On or about 11/20/2012, the Company did not keep OSHA 300 Logs of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, or equivalent forms at an establishment located at 71471 SW 5th Court, Pompano Beach FL. 33069.