OSHA Inspection: MADDEN BROTHERS INC.

Issued

Nov 15, 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 had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated;  the person certiftying that the evaluation has been performed;  the date(s) of the hazard assessment;  and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) On or about August 21, 2012, the employer failed to to certify through written certification that the workplace was evaluated for hazards, the individual certifying the completion of the evaluation, and the date(s) of the hazard assessment. Employees working at the 13421 Hawke road location are exposed to struck by and caught between hazards in that employees operate a Morbark 1300 Tub Grinder and a Caterpillar Wheel Loader.

Issued

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) On or about August 21, 2013, the employer failed to have a written hazard communication program in place to inform employees of the hazards of working with Petroleum Distillate, Tractor Hydraulic Oil, and Zep Tube Flex.  Employees operate and perform maintanance of heavey machinery including but not limited to a Morbark 1300 Tub Grinder and a Caterpillar Wheel Loader. Employees are made aware of the chemicals they work with, and safety data sheet location through informal training. The employer did not have a written hazard communication program in place.