OSHA Inspection: GETTIER STAFFING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1): Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 10 feet or into the water:  (a) On or about November 14, 2013 the inspection revealed that the employer did not ensure that a swinging gate, offset, or chain was provided at the passage through the railing on fixed ladder ways. Located in several areas at the bin top catwalks, employees were potentially exposed to serious injury or death from falls of up to 28 feet to the lower level.

Issued

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) is applicable to employment by 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(xiv):  The employer did not certify that each operator was trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph.   (a) On or about November 14, 2013 the inspection revealed that the employer did not certify in writing that each forklift operator was trained and evaluated. Located throughout the facility at Columbia Grain at 15660 N Lombard in Portland, Oregon.