OSHA Inspection: NORTEK GLOBAL HVAC

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 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. Employees had not completed the practical training and evaluation before be allowed to operate independent of a designated trainer.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(E): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(E): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on steering and maneuvering:  a. Employees had not received adequate practical training on steering and maneuvering of a stand-up forklift, in order to provide the experience necessary to safely operate without accident.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a. Before allowing employees to operate a forklift independent of a designated trainer, they were not certified.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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. At least one employee, who had been issued a re-certification, was not evaluated.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).