OSHA Inspection: MOSES B. GLICK, LLC

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,300 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace of this section and as referenced by the note contained in 1926.602(d):    a) Moses B. Glick, LLC - On or about August 8, 2016, the employer did not ensure that an employee operating forklifts had successfully completed practical training and evaluation.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,730 · Current $6,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): Provisions were not made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury:    a) Moses B. Glick, LLC - On or about August 8, 2016, the employer did not make provisions for prompt medical attention of injured employees in case of serious injury.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Jan 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $9,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi): Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.    a) Moses B. Glick, LLC - On or about August 8, 2016, the employer did not ensure that an employee operating forklifts placed the load engaging means into a fully lowered position, ensured that the controls  were neutralized, and the brakes were set to prevent movement.     Abatement Note:  Among other feasible means of abatement, the employer may follow the guidance under ANSI / ITSDF 56.1 - 2012, Section 5.2.12, which states:     a) Before leaving the operators position                   1) Bring the truck to a complete stop                   2) Place directional controls in neutral                   3) Apply the parking brake                   4) Lower the load engaging means fully unless supporting an elevated platform     b) When leaving the truck unattended                   1) Stop the engine or turn off the controls                   2) If the truck must be left on an incline, block the wheels                   3) Fully lower the load engaging means