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OSHA Inspection: PALLET CONSULTANTS OF SAVANNAH

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of PALLET CONSULTANTS OF SAVANNAH in 128 PROSPERITY DRIVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 339587339.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
PALLET CONSULTANTS OF SAVANNAH
Site address
128 PROSPERITY DRIVE
City
SAVANNAH
State
GA
ZIP
31408
Mailing
128 PROSPERITY DRIVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31408

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
321920
Employees
21
Ownership type
A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.95 D01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5390.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, noise monitoring was not conducted to determine employees exposure levels.    1.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 94.5 dBA during the 473 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    2.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96.3 dBA during the 474 minute sampling period, which is 2.40 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    3.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for trim saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 95.8 dBA during the 475 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    4. In Facility #2, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for pallet repair worker who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90.4 dBA during the 453 minute sampling period, which is 1.07 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $5390

1910.95 I03

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees shall be given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer.    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, a variety of hearing protectors were not provided for selection.     1.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 94.5 dBA during the 473 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    2.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96.3 dBA during the 474 minute sampling period, which is 2.40 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    3.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for trim saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 95.8 dBA during the 475 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    4. In Facility #2, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for pallet repair worker who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90.4 dBA during the 453 minute sampling period, which is 1.07 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.95 K01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, employees were not trained on the effects of noise on hearing, and the instructions on the proper selection, feeding, use, and care of various types of hearing protectors.  1.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 94.5 dBA during the 473 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.  2.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96.3 dBA during the 474 minute sampling period, which is 2.40 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.  3.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for trim saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 95.8 dBA during the 475 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.  4. In Facility #2, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for pallet repair worker who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90.4 dBA during the 453 minute sampling period, which is 1.07 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.95 L01

Other-than-serious 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): The employer did not make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 and did not post a copy in the workplace:    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, a copy of 29 CFR 1910.95 was not posted where affected employees could view it.    1.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 94.5 dBA during the 473 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    2.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for horizontal band saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 96.3 dBA during the 474 minute sampling period, which is 2.40 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    3.  In Building #130, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for trim saw operator who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 95.8 dBA during the 475 minute sampling period, which is 2.24 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.    4. In Facility #2, on or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior to, for pallet repair worker who was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 90.4 dBA during the 453 minute sampling period, which is 1.07 times the Action Level of 85 dBA, resulting in a progressive hearing loss hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 P01

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $5390.00 · Current $4043.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about, and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, Toyota forklift serial #33766 model #8 FGU 18 was being operated without a functioning horn and lights and with the tire in disrepair.    (b) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, Toyota forklift serial #40747 was operated without a functioning horn.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4042.5
  • — Z (S) $5390

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $5390.00 · Current $4043.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, forklift pre-inspection checklists were not being completed prior to daily operations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4042.5
  • — Z (S) $5390

1910.147 C04 I

Deleted Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a) Savannah production facility, on or about, and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, lockout tag out procedures had not been developed for pallet dismantling band saw, and trim saw.  The Pallet Consultants of Georgia, Inc., part of Pallet Consultants Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147 (c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314208638, citation number 1 item number 5  and was affirmed as a final  on , with respect to a workplace located at 255 Moorland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $0
  • — Z (R) $7700

1910.147 C07 I

Repeat Gravity 10 1 instance 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $10780.00 · Current $8085.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control device.    (a) Savannah Production Facility, on or about, and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, lockout /tag out training procedures had not been developed for employees performing maintenance on horizontal band saw, and trim saw.    The Pallet Consultants of Georgia, Inc., part of Pallet Consultants Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147 (c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number_314208638, citation number 1 item number 5  and was affirmed as a final  on , with respect to a workplace located at 255 Moorland Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $8085
  • — Z (R) $10780

1910.178 L01 I

Repeat Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6160.00 · Current $4620.00 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) Savannah Facility, on or about and at times preceding to February 10, 2014, employee was operatingToyota forklift, and transporting wooden pallets, had not received required operator training.      The Pallet Consultants, Corps, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.178 (l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312154701, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 30, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 951 SW. 12 Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33061.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $4620
  • — Z (R) $6160

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339587339.