OSHA Inspection: MADDEN GALVANIZING, LLC

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      This violation occurred on or about September 9, 2013, at the facility where an employee was exposed to crushed-by hazards when operating a TCM- FCG 25F9 forklift (SN: A12W01582) without a seat belt.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that seatbelts are maintained and used on forklifts.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 forklift:      The employer does not ensure that each operator successfully completes the training required by paragraph (l) prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift.  This violation occurred on or about September 9, 2013, at the facility where employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards when operating forklifts such as a TCM- FCG 25F9 forklift (SN: A12W01582) without ensuring operators completed training.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each operator successfully completes the training required by paragraph (l) prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift.

Issued

Dec 18, 2013

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view:      The employer does not ensure that industrial truck drivers travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructs the forward view.  This violation occurred on or about September 9, 2013, at the facility where an employee was exposed to crushed-by hazards when operating a TCM- FCG 25F9 forklift (SN: A12W01582) without traveling with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed the forward view.            Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that industrial truck drivers travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructs the forward view.