OSHA Inspection: WESTERN WHOLESALE SUPPLY

Issued

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $1782.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) On or about August 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure and/or enforce the use of seat belts while operating powered industrial trucks.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  a)      On or about August 16 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer authorized and/or directed employees to operate powered industrial trucks.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-05 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 paragraph (l).  The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training and evaluation.  (a) On or about August 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace, the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item

Issued

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.  (a)  On or about August 16, 2016, the employer did not require industrial trucks to be inspected at least daily prior to operation.  Note:  Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2016-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  (a)    On or about August 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, DW G25S-3, serial 99-01285 had an inoperable back up light and was not equipped with a functioning seatbelt.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.