OSHA Inspection: KASTEN CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Nov 9, 2015

Abate by

Dec 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a. In the yard, where blocks were stored and where employees operated forklifts, stacks of blocks stored up to three tiers, such as, but not limited to, on the north side of the main aisle, were leaning and in danger of falling.  Other instances existed of leaning stacks and it was observed that stacked blocks had fallen to the ground.  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

Nov 9, 2015

Abate by

Dec 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,666 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a. The two Clark forklifts were operated with brakes (operational and emergency) and transmission in disrepair.  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

Nov 9, 2015

Abate by

Dec 7, 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. Employees operating forklifts were not certified as being trained.  (Note: certification must include that training consisted of "classroom" training, demonstration, and evaluation.  Re-certification is required at least every three years.)  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).