OSHA Inspection: MAC INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    (a) Pallet production area, outside owners second floor office; Guardrails around the walkway/platform were not standard in that there was no midrail and the top rail was approximately eight inches too low.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 811081118130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):     (a) Noise levels were not evaluated to determine employee exposure and the necessity for hearing protection in the manual pallet build and Viking automatic pallet production areas.     Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1):     Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    (a) Forklifts, such as but not limited to the HELI H2000 Series 25, Model CPCD25, SN 01025B2127 forklift, were not taken out of service when not in safe operating condition. The HELI did not have operational back-up lights and horn and was not taken out of service for repairs.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Mar 5, 2013

Abate by

Mar 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) Pallet Production Area; Flexible cords were used in lieu of fixed wiring to power the high pressure sodium lights over the Viking pallet building machines and over the manual pallet building stations. Flexible cords could be damaged over time and fire hazards could develop.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.