OSHA Inspection: HKH JVC, LLC

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:    On or about March 15, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the upper mezzanine above processing was not guarded with a standard railing and toe board.    a)  Employees that unloaded pallets in the upper mezzanine above processing area were not protected by a standard railing when they remove the railing to allow the forklift operator to place a pallet onto the mezzanine.     b) The upper mezzanine above processing did not toe boards to protect employees working in receiving, employees accessing the restroom or employees entering and exiting the processing area, from falling objects or materials.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.     On or about March 15, 2013, the employer did not provide personal protective equipment for head and extremities when it did not provide an appropriate tie-off point or shock absorbing lanyard for employee use with a full-body harness for protection from a fall from the upper mezzanine area.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    On or about March 15, 2013, the employer did not complete a workplace hazard assessment that contained a written certification and included the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying the evaluation and the date of the hazard assessment, for employees working in the Receiving, Shipping, Processing and Maintenance areas.

Issued

Apr 3, 2013

Abate by

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    On or about March 15, 2013, the employer did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens for first responders providing first aid medical services to employees.