OSHA Inspection: VENTRA SANDUSKY, LLC

Issued

Jun 22, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:  a) On or about April 29, 2015, the employer did not ensure that a tugger operator who had been involved in a near miss incident received refresher training.  On April 23, 2015, a tugger operator struck a piece of equipment located at machine #618 with one of the cars being pulled.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jun 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.     a)  On or about April 29, 2015, the employer did not assure powered industrial vehicle operators were evaluated for operator performance every three years. Employees were required to operate the powered industrial vehicles to move products and material around the facility and were exposed to struck by hazards.