OSHA Inspection: PAHOKEE PALMS INC.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:    a.  On or about November 5, 2013, materials and equipment were stored over a restroom area without having load limits posted, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.    b.  On or about October 29, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, materials and equipment were stored over a maintenance shop storage area without having load limits posted, exposing an employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a.  On or about October 29, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Serial number #56651) that lacked a workrest on its right side.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:     a.  On or about November 5, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Serial number #56651) that lacked a tongue guard on its right side.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:     On or about October 29, 2013, at the above addressed worksite.      a.  An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a portable circular saw (i.e. Black and Decker , 7-1/4" blade, Type 4) that had its cord outer insulation broken.    b.  An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a drill (i.e. Black and Decker, Type 2) that had its cord outer insulation broken.    c.  An employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while working with a portable grinder (Black and Decker, Serial # 63556) that had its cord outer insulation broken.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):      a.  On or about October 29, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, an employee was exposed to a caught by hazard while working with a portable grinder (Black and Decker, Serial # 63556) that lacked a guard.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a.  On or about November 5, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, an ungrounded electrical receptacle was used to energize a refrigerator and a microwave, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $340.00 · Current $204.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  The employer did not use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses:     a.  On or about November 5, 2013, at the above addressed worksite, the employer did not keep an OSHA Form 300, Log of Occupational Injuries and Illness, for 2013.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 November 5, 2013, at the above referenced worksite, the employer had not developed and implemented a hazard communication program for protecting an employee that performs tractor maintenance from chemical hazards.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:  a. On or about November 5, 2013, at the above referenced worksite, an employee was exposed to a chemical hazard while safety data sheest for chemicals used for tractor's maintenance were not available as follows: Super S DOT4 Brake fluid, Super S 85W-140 GL-5 Gear oil, Lucas SAE 75W-140 Gear oil, Klean strip Lacquer thinner, Lucas upper cylinder lubricant, Super S Red#2 lithium grease, Valspar gloss enamel, Napa power steering fluid, Super S premium outboard 2 cycle oil.

Issued

2014-01-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-30 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. On or about November 5, 2013, at the above referenced worksite, an employee that performed tractor maintenance work using hazardous chemicals was not provided with information and training, as evidenced by, among other conditions; employee lacked knowledge of the details and availability of the company's hazard communication program; employee lacked knowledge of the purpose, location and availability of the required safety data sheets; employee lacked knowledge of the hazards presented by the chemicals, etc.