OSHA Inspection: HOOVER CONVEYOR & FABRICATION CORPORATION

Issued

2015-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   (a) Facility, Hyster 35: On or before March 12, 2015, a forklift was being used in conjunction with a boom to lift materials below the forks. The employer did not update the equipments data plate to reflect new weight restrictions while using the attachment.

Issued

2015-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations:   (a) Facility, Forklift Training: On or before March 12, 2015, An employee was operating a forklift with an attachment without first being trained on the equipments limitations while using the attachment.

Issued

2015-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:   (a) Facility, Toyota Forklift: On or before March 12, 2014, a forklift was used to move materials throughout the facility without a legible data plate for operator review.

Issued

2015-04-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   (a) Facility, Magnetic Drill: On or before March 12, 2015, a strain relief was not effective in protecting the cords inner insulated conductors in that they were exposed.     (b) Facility, Standard Industrial Corporation Shear: On or before March 12, 2015, a strain relief was not effective on the equipments foot pedal in that the cords inner insulated conductors were exposed.