OSHA Inspection: TOM ADAMS WINDOWS & CARPETS, INC.

Issued

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not 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)  Warehouses - On or about September 14, 2015, employees operating Hyster Electric Forklifts have not received powered industrial truck training nor has their performance been evaluated.       ABATEMENT NOTE:     1.  Training must be implemented in accordance with 1910.178(l)(2) and at a minimum:     a.  Consist 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.     b.  Be conducted by persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their competence.     2.  Content of the training program must include the topics outlined in 1910.178(l)(3).

Issued

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Throughout Facility - On or about September 14, 2015, where employees work with or around chemicals containing hazardous ingredients such as sealants, adhesives, brake fluids, windshield washer fluid, engine oils, and lubricants, the employer did not develop or implement a written Hazard Communication Program.

Issued

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Throughout Facility - On or about September 14, 2015, employees who work with or around chemicals containing hazardous ingredients such as sealants, adhesives, brake fluids, windshield washer fluid, engine oils, and lubricants, were not provided effective information and training regarding the hazardous chemicals in the work area.

Issued

2015-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service at least daily:  a)  Warehouses - On or about September 14, 2015, the Hyster Electric Forklifts were not inspected for any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle at least daily.