BIRMINGHAM, AL ·
OSHA Inspection: TAYLOR SALES & SERVICE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of TAYLOR SALES & SERVICE, INC. in 5871 OLD LEEDS RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210 (NAICS 811310). OSHA activity number 340753888.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- TAYLOR SALES & SERVICE, INC.
- Site address
- 5871 OLD LEEDS RD
- City
- BIRMINGHAM
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 35210
- Mailing
- 5871 OLD LEEDS RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 811310
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 L02 II
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1440
- · Z (S) $2400
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 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 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $960
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1440
- · Z (S) $2400
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 340753888.
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