OSHA Inspection: HOFFMASTER GROUP INC

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(A): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated:      a) On and at times prior to October 31, 2013 forklift and clamp truck operators were not trained on the minimal acceptable overlap of the dock plate into a trailer bed.       b)  On and at times prior to October 31, 2013 forklift and clamp truck operators were not trained to verify for themselves that trailers had been secured properly from movement in a loading dock. It was a common practice for operators to accept the illumination of the green light next to the loading dock as a go ahead to enter the trailer with their vehicle without verifying that the trailer had been secured properly.       Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in other unique or potentially hazardous conditions of the workplace that could affect safe operation:  a) Operators were not trained to identify hazards associated with alternative trailer securing devices and how their placement and use affect the trailer's securement throughout the load and unload process.     Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(11): Dockboard(s) or bridgeplate(s) were not properly secured before they were driven over:  a) On or about October 31, 2013, the dock plate positioned between dock #1 and a trailer was not secured from movement while the trailer was unloaded.     Abatement Certification or Abatement Documentation Required.