OSHA Inspection: NORTH EAST PALLET, INC

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    On or about September 11, 2013, employees worked in the main building where were accumulation of wood dust and wires was present on the floor.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

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, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    On or about September 09, 2013, employees cutting plywood did not wear eye protection and were exposed to flying/falling particles.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    On or about September, 2013, employees operating forklifts were not trained and certified.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):  All sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets:     On or about September 11, 2013, employees worked in the facility where the sprocket and chains were not provided with shield guard to prevent employee exposure to flying chips and point of operation hazard.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:     On or about September 11, 2013, the junction box located at the north side and east side of the main building electrical cords were damaged.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass was not provided with bushings designed for the purpose or did not have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear:   On or about September 09, 2013, employees worked in the facility where electrical junction box was not provided with a cover.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i):  The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    On or about September 11, 2013, the employer did not have a written program provided for employees to work on electrical equipment.