OSHA Inspection: TAYLOR SALES & SERVICE, INC.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - at 5871 Old Leeds Rd, the employer did not ensure that each employee who operates a forklift had completed the required training and evaluation.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - at 5871 Old Leeds Rd, an employee who operates the forklift had not been evaluated since 02/17/2005.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - in the Shop Area, the distance between the work rest and the wheel on the Craftsman 6 in Bench Grinder measured about 1/2 of an inch on the left side.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - in the Shop Area, the temporary wiring was used to power the air compressor.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - in the Shop Area, the flexible cords used to power the air compressor were spliced.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) On or about 06/30/2015 - in the Shop Area, the northeast exit door was blocked with equipment and boxes.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about 06/20/2015 - at 5871 Old Leeds Rd, Birmingham, AL, a hole was drilled through a fork on the Nissan sit-down forklift.