OSHA Inspection: DOUGLASS W. KING CO.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, the date of the hazard assessment, and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards of greater than 4 feet to the ground level below, while accessing the roof of grain bins and opening the top hatch without the use of fall protection equipment or a complete guardrail system.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a chemical splash hazard, while using corrosive products such as, but not limited to, Storcide II Insecticide without an eyewash facility available in the area.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $9000.00 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):      On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an ejection/crushing/struck-by hazard, while operating a Yale forklift (Model GP050TGE85) to transport materials without being trained in its safe use and operation.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an ejection/crushing/struck-by hazard, while operating a Yale forklift (Model GP050TGE85) to transport materials without being certified in its safe use and operation.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard, while operating and working near a Brandt 862 Grain Auger without a guard over the intake end of the shaft.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard, while operating and working near a Brandt 862 Grain Auger with the belt and pulley assembly of the motor unguarded.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees who were required to use products such as, but not limited to, Storcide II Insecticide (corrosive) and Tempo 20 WP Pesticide.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets:    On or about May 13, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, while using products such as, but not limited to, Storcide II Insecticide (corrosive) and Tempo 20 WP Pesticide without being provided information or being trained on hazard communication.