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OSHA Inspection: HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. in 3350 BANKHEAD HWY NW, ATLANTA, GA 30331 (NAICS 484121). OSHA activity number 338919954.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
3350 BANKHEAD HWY NW
City
ATLANTA
State
GA
ZIP
30331
Mailing
3350 BANKHEAD HWY NW, ATLANTA, GA 30331
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
484121
Employees
45
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 A08

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 16 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2013
Abate by
May 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    a) In bay 6, the underground pit was not guarded to protect employees from falling in to pit and incurring injuries.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2550
  • — Z (S) $4250

1910.24 H

Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 16 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2013
Abate by
May 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.24(h): "Railings and handrails." Standard railings shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending. Stair railings and handrails shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23.    a) In bays 1 and 6, the stairs leading to the pit did not have a handrail for employees to hold, exposing employees to possible slip hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1530
  • — Z (S) $2550

1910.178 A06

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2013
Abate by
May 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  a) The Hyster forklift did not have a data plate to inform the operator of the limits of the vehicle.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800
  • — Z (S) $3000

1910.178 P01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
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) The Hyster forklift did not have a seatbelt installed to protect the operator from ejection in a tip over.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.215 A01

Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 16 exposed
Issued
May 6, 2013
Abate by
May 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guards:    a) The bench grinder (Dayton model 4Z123F) in bay 4 did not have a tongue guard installed properly, exposing employees to wheel jam and exploding rock wheel.    b) The bench grinder (Delta model 23-880) in bay 6 did not have a tongue guard installed properly, exposing employees to wheel jam and exploding rock wheel.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1530
  • — Z (S) $2550

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