OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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).    a)  Throughout Warehouse:  Employees operate Clark electric rider lift trucks without having successfully completed the required training, on or about 1/14/2014.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): Training was not provided on other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.    a)  Warehouse:  Employee was operating a Clark electric powered forklift was not provided training on the operator's manual; specifically, securing seatbelt while in operation, on or about 1/14/2014.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts.    a)  Bottle Fabrication Area:  Employee, clearing a jam on the Blow Molding #2 Trimmer, Model 100 41DL, was not protected from moving parts of machine, on or about 10/25/2013.