OSHA Inspection: RV WORLD OF GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $3,742 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about 6/20/2016 at 2289 East Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA: Where employees were performing services, adjustments, and repairs on the equipment and vehicles, the employer did not develop specific written energy control procedures for the equipment listed below: a. Powered industrial trucks - Electrical, Gravity, and Mechanical Energy Sources b. Recreational vehicles - Electrical, Gravity, and Mechanical Energy Sources

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Oct 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $5,238 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about 6/20/2016 at 2289 East Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA: Attachments used on the forks of the powered industrial trucks to elevated employees to heights up to 15 feet and to lift and move large recreational vehicles were not approved by the manufacturer prior to use.  a. Metal elevated personnel platform basket was used to elevate employees to heights up to 15 feet from ground level in order for them to clean the tops of the recreational vehicles.  b. Fabricated metal bracket attached to the forks of the powered industrial trucks was used to lift the recreational vehicles and move them throughout the parking and maintenance areas.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $2,993 Reduced

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):  On or about 6/20/2016 at 2289 East Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA: Where employees operated a powered industrial truck to lift recreational vehicles, employees on a metal platform, and other material with defects such as but not limited to hydraulic leaks, non-operational lights, and missing and loose back rest bolts. The employer failed to remove the powered industrial truck from service until the repairs could be made.

Issued

Aug 26, 2016

Abate by

Sep 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $419 Reduced

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:  On or about 6/20/2016 at 2289 East Rock Quarry Road, Buford, GA: The employees operating the powered industrial trucks on-site daily to lift and move recreational vehicle, equipment, and other material were not reevaluated within the three year requirement to ensure that the powered industrial trucks are being operated safely.