OSHA Inspection: BOBCAT OF MADISON, INC.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): All treads were not reasonably slip-resistant and the nosings were not of nonslip finish:    On or about January 22, 2014, stair treads were not slip-resistant.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not conduct a workplace assessment to determine which personal protective equipment was necessary to protect employees from hazards in the workplace including but, not limited to: corrosive chemicals which could cause burns to the eyes and skin.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a) On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not require employees operating the bench grinder to use safety glasses and a face shield.     (b) On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not require employees using chemicals such as but, not limited to: battery acid to wear goggles.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about January 22, 2014, no suitable facilities were available for the quick drenching of the eyes and body where batteries are being filled.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training on the following work-place related topic: Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust:    On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not provide employees training on the hazards of carbon monoxide buildup in closed work environments.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about January 22, 2014, employees exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to: drill bit coolant, carbon monoxide, were not provided training on the hazards of the chemicals which include eye and skin irritation.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that containers of chemicals including, but not limited to: drill bit coolant were labeled and marked with appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    On or about January 22, 2014, the Doosan forklift had bent forks and was not taken out of service or repaired by authorized personnel.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    On or about January 22, 2014, employees did not perform an inspection on the Doosman forklift prior to operating it.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about January 22, 2014, the distance between the tongue guard and the abrasive wheel on the bench grinder measured 1 inch.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    On or about January 22, 2014, the exit route door was bungee corded closed.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):  On or about January 22, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees operating the Doosan forklift were competent operators as demonstrated by training and evaluation.