OSHA Inspection: JW TRANSPORT, INC.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $9442.00

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) 2437 Durham Rd, Bristol - on or about July 7, 2016, the employer did not ensure each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate forklifts safely by means of successfully completing the specified training and evaluation.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, the employees operated a Hyster powered industrial truck, but the employer did not ensure that a nameplate was in place.  b) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, the employees operated a Clark powered industrial truck, but the employer did not ensure the nameplate was maintained in a legible condition.  c) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, the employees operated a TCM FCG 25 powered industrial truck, but the employer did not ensure the nameplate was maintained in a legible condition.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2672.00 · Current $0.00 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) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, a Mitsubishi 35 forklift used for maintenance operations had a broken propane tank locator pin, but was not removed from service by the employer.    b) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, a Hyster forklift used for maintenance operations had a broken propane tank locator pin and a broken speedometer gauge, but was not removed from service by the employer.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12471.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s).    a) Back Lot, 2437 Durham Rd. - on or about July 7, 2016, employees were working under elevated loads suspended by the forks of powered industrial trucks, resulting in struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1604.00 · Current $802.00 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 July 8, 2016, employees performed maintenance operations exposed to hazardous chemicals such as oils and lubricants, but the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program.

Issued

2016-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  a) Throughout Facility - on or about July 8, 2016, employees performed maintenance operations exposed to hazardous chemicals such as oils and lubricants, but the employer did not have safety data sheets in the workplace for each hazardous chemical used.

Issued

2016-09-27 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 July 8, 2016, employees performed maintenance operations exposed to hazardous chemicals such as oils and lubricants, but the employer did not provide information and training to the employees on hazardous chemicals used in their work area.