OSHA Inspection: PANORAMA CABANA INC.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  (a) Area above management offices:  Employees were exposed to fall hazards as there was no midrail for the work area above management offices on the section next to the stairway.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) Production Area and Garage:  Employees were exposed to fire hazards as exit doors were not marked by a sign reading "Exit."

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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)  Forklift operators were subject to struck by hazards as they had not received initial forklift training from their employers and additional training every three years.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  (a) Garage Bay: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards as the Allis Chalmers Forklift did not have a nonskid surface for the brake pedal, and the horn did not work. The forklift was not taken out of service until restored to a safe operating condition.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  (a) Throughout facility:  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards as the Allis Chalmers electric forklift was not inspected daily before being placed in service.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a) Slitting Area:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the extension cord powering the Utilitech floor fan was not grounded as the ground pin was absent.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  (a) Slitting Area, Cut Vinyl Storage:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the junction box had a light switch cover instead of a junction box cover and was not attached straight against the box.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Band Saw Area:  Employees were exposed to electrical shock as the Grizzly Dust collector had broken strain reliefs for the electrical cord entering and leaving the on/off switch.