OSHA Inspection: HRKE, INC.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about November 12, 2013, an exit sign was not provided over the door leading to the outside of the building, exposing employees to the hazard of egress in case of fire.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   On or about November 12, 2013, in the shipping department, the employees driving the Hyster 8000 pound forklift, serial number 000470L, were not trained, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the lift.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazard(s) created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    On or about November 12, 2013, in the saw department, an adjustable guard was not provided over the exposed 7 1/2" blade on the Do All Horizontal Band Saw, serial number 31474287, exposing employees to an amputation hazard by the saw blade.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about November 12, 2013, in the northwest corner of the building, the electrical control panel had three unused openings not effectively closed, exposing employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   On or about November 12, 2013, a hazard communication program was not developed or maintained when employees are using chemicals such as but not limited to, Hentzen urethane, Hentzen Paint, and Scotch Neoprene adhesive, exposing employees to the hazard of skin irritations.