OSHA Inspection: WARD PACKAGING OF FORT WORTH

Issued

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3430.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:    (a)  On or about March 7, 2013, the forklift operator's training was not conducted every three years, exposing employees to being crushed by and/or struck by the forklift in the event of a forklift accident.

Issued

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):  Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    (a)  On or about March 7, 2013, in the production area, the taper/gluer machine had sprockets and chains which were less than seven feet above the floor and were not enclosed, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the inrunning nip point.

Issued

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap    (a)  On or about 3/15/2013, at the taper/gluer machine, the cord that connected the foot pedal to the machine had been damaged and was wrapped with tape, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $490.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post the OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1.    (a)  On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not have the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses posted.