OSHA Inspection: THE TORO COMPANY

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about January 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure an employee using paints containing isocyanates wore face protection.

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training in the hazards of closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide:  On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not provide employees training on the hazards of carbon monoxide created by the use of forklifts.

Issued

Mar 3, 2015

Abate by

Mar 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 November 25, 2014, employees were not provided adequate training on the chemicals hazards of isocyanates, the hazards of which include: skin and respiratory sensitization.