OSHA Inspection: SMITH IRON WORKS INC.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 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) 5285 Hwy 114, Lyerly, Ga.; Warehouse: The employer failed to train employees prior to permitting them to operate a powered industrial truck, exposing them to struck by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) 5285 Hwy 114, Lyerly, Ga.; Warehouse: The employer did not verify through written certification, that a workplace hazard assessment had been completed.

Issued

2014-05-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    a) 5285 Hwy 114, Lyerly, Ga.; Warehouse:  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the work place a written hazard communication program which would inform and educate employees working with potential hazardous products such as but not limited to:  Hydraulic oil, Hub oil, Propane, 50/50 Antifreeze,  5 gal Valvoline 606 grease and 55 gal   15 W40 Rotella Oil.