OSHA Inspection: COMARCO ST. LOUIS, INC.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):     Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5):      Shop:  Operators of forklift were not trained and certified.        Abatement certification and abatement documentation are required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks were not examined, at least, daily before being placed in service:      Shop: Forklift used daily was not accorded required daily safety examination.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation are required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating edges:        Shop: A Dewalt table saw last used for a 90 degree cut did not have a guard to prevent employee exposure to amputation hazards.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation are required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a):     Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    Shop: Hand held powered grinders and sanders such as, but not limited to, Milwaukee powered hand grinders had the safety guards removed.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation are required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).