OSHA Inspection: BENSON GUAM ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1733.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards.  Warehouse Yard: On May 17, 2013, an employee working in the warehouse was not wearing protective footwear.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1733.00 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:  Warehouse Yard: On May 17, 2013, there was no manufacturer's prior written approval for the use of the chain on the load backrest of the TCM FG30T6 Forklift.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1733.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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(s).   Warehouse Yard: On May 17, 2013, the TCM FG30T6 Forklift horn was not operational.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.  Warehouse Yard: On May 17, 2013, a daily inspection was not conducted on the TCM FG30T6 Forklift with a horn that was not operational.

Issued

2013-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1733.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)   Warehouse Yard: On May 17, 2013, employees were exposed to the hazards associated with untrained and uncertified personnel operating a forklift.