OSHA Inspection: BLUE DIAMOND MARKETING CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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.  At the work site, two supervisory employees used a fork lift to primarily load and unload golf cars but occasionally to move equipment, parts and supplies.  The employer had a fork lift training program but had not trained employees.

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a.  At the work site, an employee had been trained to use a fork lift in 2009.  The employer did not have the employee complete refresher training every three years.

Issued

Sep 2, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii): The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section.  a.  At the work site, employees who performed repairs, maintenance and customization on golf cars used a variety of chemicals that included (but were not limited to) Americhem Multi-Purpose Solvent A-1011, US Battery acid, Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer, Spectrum  Corporation Silicone Lubricant, gasoline, Bulldog Adhesions Promoter, Power steering fluid and Rust-oleum spray paints in a variety of colors.  The employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program or a list of hazardous chemicals used at the work site.