OSHA Inspection: TAIYO, INC.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Warehouse, exit door: The employer exposed employees to entrapment and burn hazards due to a fire exit that was obstructed by a parked vehicle.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

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) Throughout the warehouse: Employees operating powered industrial trucks had not received refresher training at least once every three years, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:    a) Warehouse area: The employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards as a forklift that was in operation had an inoperable horn.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Warehouse area, near roll-up doors:  The employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards of 220 volts as an electrical panel had a blank opening that was missing a fitting.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 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:    a) Written hazard communication program: The employer exposed employees to chemical hazards due to the company not developing or implementing a written Hazardous Communication Program prior to using chemicals, such as but not limited to, propane, degreasers, wd-40, and other cleaners.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): LP gas container(s) stored inside were located near or in area(s) normally used or intended for the safe exit of employees:    a) Warehouse, near roll-up doors: The employer stored a full propane gas cylinder near the roll-up doors that is used for employees to exit and load or unload products, exposing employees to potential fire, explosion, struck-by, and tripping hazards.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a) Written documentation: The employer did not have a written certification that a personal protective equipment assessment had been conducted.

Issued

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) Packaging department, entrance: The employer exposed employees to burn and tripping hazards caused by numerous fire extinguishers that were placed on the floor in unmarked locations.