OSHA Inspection: WINDY CITY BALDOR

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.  a. Warehouse and storage area- On or about November 25, 2013, employer installed an additional hand guard that had been bolted to frame of forklift that had not been authorized or approved by manufacturer for installation. Thereby exposing employees to fall(s) from elevated heights.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  a. Warehouse storage and distribution center- On or about November 25, 2013, there were two forklift's that had not been kept in a safe working condition. Thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazard(s).   1. Raymond Electric Corporation #5, serial number: EZ D0939846- Faulty Brakes.  2. Toyota Electric Corporation #6, serial number: 7FBCU30- Faulty Brakes.  3. Yale Forklift #4, serial number: A801N06737U- Battery compartment was not secured properly. The compartment was taped shut on front, rear, and both sides, with red masking tape.

Issued

2014-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.  a. Recordkeeping- on or about November 25, 2013, the employer failed to keep OSHA logs, summaries, and injury and illness reports for 2011, 2012, to (present date).