OSHA Inspection: AMWARE DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES M&M, LLC

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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):    a) Amware Distribution Warehouses M&M, LLC - Elyria, Ohio: On or about December 4, 2012, employees operated powered industrial vehicles to lift and/or maneuver equipment in the warehouse and distribution areas.  The employer did not assure that each operator successfully completed a forklift operator training program containing elements in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) before the employee was permitted to operate the forklift.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Amware Distribution Warehouses M&M, LLC - Elyria, Ohio: On or about December 4, 2012, the employer did not assure that each powered industrial truck operators performance was evaluated at least once every three years.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    a) Amware Distribution Warehouses M&M, LLC - Elyria, Ohio: On or about December 4, 2012, the employer did not assure that the Toyota forklift (s/n 68179) was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  Employees were exposed to injury in that the horn was not operative.      b) Amware Distribution Warehouses M&M, LLC - Elyria, Ohio: On or about December 3, 2012, the employer did not assure that the Toyota forklift (s/n 18450) was removed from service during a time in which it was not in safe operating condition.  Employees were exposed to injury in that the horn was not operative.    No additional abatement information is needed for this item.

Issued

Jan 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 4, 2013

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:    a) Amware Distribution Warehouses M&M, LLC - Elyria, Ohio: The employer did not assure that forklifts were inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety before being placed in service.  Employees operate powered industrial forklifts daily to move materials within the warehouse and distribution areas.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.