OSHA Inspection: HALL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $700 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):  The employer did not ensure that each designated forklift operators successfully completed forklift training and evaluation as required by 1910.178.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

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:  The employer did not ensure that each designated forklift operator's performance was evaluated at least once every three years and the certification required by 1910.178 is completed.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) through a certification that included the name of the operator, the date of the training, that date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  The employer did not ensure that certification of training and evaluation of forklift operators is completed and maintained as required 1910.178.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $595 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box/s were not clearly marked for identification of function.  a. The pendant controls for the two 10 ton R & M Bridge Cranes located in Building B did not have the function of the buttons identified. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.  b. The pendant control for the 15 ton Whiting Bridge Crane located in Building F did not have the function of the buttons identified. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(i): Electrical equipment was not so located or enclosed that live parts would not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions:  The pendant control for west 10 ton R & M Bridge Crane located in Building B had an open hole that exposed employees to the hazard of contacting the energized electrical circuit within. Employees were exposed to a shock hazard as well as a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    a. Periodic inspections had not been performed within the last 12 months on the two 10 ton R & M Bridge Cranes located in Building B. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.  b. Periodic inspections had not been performed within the last 12 months on the 15 ton Whiting Bridge Cranes located in Building F. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.  c. Periodic inspections had not been performed within the last 12 months on the 25 ton Whiting Bridge Cranes located in Building F. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.  d. Periodic inspections had not been performed within the last 12 months on the 5 ton R & M Bridge Cranes located in Building C. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or caught between hazard.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:  a. In the yard located at 1221 E Murdock St, Wichita, KS - The Grove Model TMS865 S/N 49980 Mobile Truck Crane had not been inspected since 07/18/2013. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or a caught between hazard.   b. In the yard located at 1221 E Murdock St, Wichita, KS - The Krupp (Grove) Model 6200 S/N 6200 4004 Mobile Truck Crane had not been inspected since 05/06/2014. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or a caught between hazard.  c. In the yard located at 1221 E Murdock St, Wichita, KS - The Liebherr Model LTM 1120 S/N 022 410 Mobile Truck Crane had not been inspected since 05/06/2014. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and/or a caught between hazard.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $357 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Equipment with damaged parts that may adversely affect its safe operation or its mechanical strength, such as broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating parts shall not be used:  a. The handle on the breaker for the West Bay 10 ton R & M Bridge Crane was broken off. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or caught between hazards.  b. There was a small open hole next to the broken handle on the breaker for the West Bay 10 ton R & M Bridge Crane - exposing the energized interior of the breaker. Employees were exposed to struck-by and/or caught between hazards.

Issued

Apr 7, 2016

Abate by

May 3, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  At the business location located at 11221 E Murdock St, Wichita, KS; the employer has not updated the hazard communication program and trained employees on the portion of the hazard communication program that explains the labels on shipping containers and the safety data sheets for items such as but not limited to fuels, lubricating oils and greases including the order of information and how the employee could obtain and use the hazard information.