OSHA Inspection: MICHALAK BATTERY & CORE, LLC

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):     Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:      Establishment - A chain sling was directly attached onto the tines of a Clark powered industrial truck for a below-the-tines lift without the manufacturer's written approval.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):     Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    Warehouse - The steel chain sling located on the Clark fork truck did not have permanetly affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii):     Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):    Warehouse - A bolt fastened a hook to the chain of the steel chain sling that was stored on the Clark fork truck.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i):     Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings were not made on a regular basis:    Warehouse - A thorough inspection of the steel chain sling stored on the Clark fork truck was not conducted and documented in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3).

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    Warehouse, Central Machiner bench grinder - The two work rests on the Central Machinery bench grinder were 3/4 of an inch and 1/4 of an inch from the periphery of the grinding wheels.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    Warehouse, Central Machinery bench grinder - The Central Machinery Bench grinder was not provided with an adjustable tongue.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    Warehouse - The Central Machinery bench grinder was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.