OSHA Inspection: EZ-FLO INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $2970.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.     Throughout Facility - On or about May 29, 2013, the employer had not conducted an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every three years, thereby exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $3465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):     Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.     Throughout facility - On or about May 29, 2013, emergency exit signs hanging in the racks were damaged and exposing wires to metal racks, thereby exposing employees to electrocution type injuries.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    Throughout facility - On or about May 29, 2013, the employer did not perform an examination of the powered industrial equipment to check for defects, thereby exposing employees to serious struck by hazards.