OSHA Inspection: E M HERR EQUIPMENT INC.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a) Loading Dock - Employees access the loading dock to load/unload trailers, dispose of trash in the dumpsters, or utilize the break area and were not protected from a 4 foot - 2 inch up to 4 foot - 5 inch fall hazard to the ground below, on or about June 19, 2013.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:    a) 14 Herrville Road, Willow Street Pa - Employees were permitted to operate a Komatsu FG25-8 forklift and had not been properly trained, on or about June 19, 2013.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    a) 14 Herrville Road, Willow Street Pa - The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program where employees were using hazardous materials such as but not limited to: cleaning products such as windex and floor cleaners; gasoline; propane; lubricants such as Never-Seez, Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst, Berkebile 2+2 carburetor cleaner; and engine oil for mowers and tractors, on or about June 19, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE:      A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:      1.  Labeling and other forms of warning.      2.  Material Safety Data Sheets.      3.  Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be completed.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use.  a) 14 Herrville Road, Willow Street Pa - Employees were using hazardous materials such as but not limited to: cleaning products such as windex and floor cleaners; gasoline; propane; lubricants such as Never-Seez, Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst, Berkebile 2+2 carburetor cleaner; and engine oil for mowers and tractors, and the employer had not provided material safety data sheets, on or about June 19, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.    a) 14 Herrville Road, Willow Street Pa - Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area. Employees work hazardous chemicals such as windex and floor cleaning productss; gasoline; propane; lubricants such as Never-Seez, Blaster PB Penetrating Catalyst, Berkebile 2+2 carburetor cleaner; and engine oil for mowers and tractors, on or about June 19, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE:        Employees shall be informed of the following:      1. The requirements of this section;      2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present;      3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Material Safety Data Sheets.          Employee training shall include at least:      1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area;      2. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;      3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal protective equipment to be used;      4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling system, Material Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.