OSHA Inspection: THOMPSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $0.00 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 November 10, 2016, at Thompson Equipment Company, Inc. the employer failed to ensure that employees received the training required by paragraph (l) of this section prior to operating a forklift. Employees utilized the forklift to move equipment that was assembled in the warehouse.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7482.00 · Current $3741.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about November 10, 2016, at Thompson Equipment Company, Inc. the employer failed to ensure that a bench grinder was adjusted to the required 1/8 inch between the surface of the grinding wheel and the work rest.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  On or about November 10, 2016, at Thompson Equipment Company, Inc. the employer failed to ensure that a bench grinder was adjusted to the required 1/4 inch between the surface of the grinding wheel and the tongue guard.