OSHA Inspection: GREAT LAKES STARTALL

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)  Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded by either standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides, or by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:         On or about December 12, 2012, the open pit that is used to place vehicles over to access under-vehicle systems for fluid changes, etc. was left open with no fall protection in place as required.  The pit is approximately 55 inches deep, 20 feet long, and 37 inches wide.

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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 December 12, 2012, the employer had not conducted an appropriate training and evaluation of the workers permitted to operate the powered industrial vehicle(s) in use within the facility.

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The guard for abrasive wheel machinery where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    On or about December 12, 2012, the Amrox bench grinder, left wheel, in use in the repair area had no tongue guard in place to maintain the one-fourth inch minimum opening.

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section will be met:    On or about December 12, 2012, the employer had not compiled and made available to the workers a written hazard communication program for such hazardous materials/chemicals as, but not limited to the motor oils, solvents, diesel fuel, etc. in use on site.

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):  Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    On or about December 12, 2012, the employer had not provided training for such hazardous materials/chemicals as, but not limited to the motor oils, solvents, diesel fuel, etc. in use on site.      Elements of a Hazard Communication information and training program are:    Information to employees shall include:    1)  Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.    2)  The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets.    Training for employees shall include:    3)  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.)    4)  The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area,    5)  The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to  be used.    6)  The details of  the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

Feb 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The required workplace hazard assessment was not certified as being performed, identifying the person completing the assessment, and written certification of the date of the assessment:    On or about December 12, 2012 the workplace assessment, designed to identify personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by employees to prevent injury, was not performed.    NOTE:  The assessment shall be written, titled, dated and certified by signature.  The required documented training shall include the following:    1)	When PPE is necessary;  2)	What PPE is necessary;  3)	Limitations of the PPE;  4)	How to properly wear and use the PPE, and  5)	Inspection and care of the PPE