OSHA Inspection: THE BOULEVARD, INC.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    a)  Yale (Cherry Picker/Order Picker) Forklift, Warehouse:  On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to enforce the use of personal protective equipment (fall protection - harness and lanyard) when operating a high lift powered industrial truck (Cherry picker or Order picker) exposing employees to falls of up to 27 feet .

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2): The employer did not require employees to demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE.  a)  Yale (Cherry Picker/Order Picker) Forklift, Warehouse:  On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to train employees on the use of personal protective equipment (fall protection - harness and lanyard) when operating a high lift powered industrial truck (Cherry picker or Order picker) exposing employees to falls of up to 27 feet.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $1,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:       a)Warehouse, Bailer: On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to use a vertical bailer where the ram can be actuated without the loading chamber closure fully covering the loading chamber opening.     b) Warehouse, Bailer: On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to use a vertical bailer that wasn't equipped with emergency stop controls.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness were not recorded on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.    a) Warehouse Dock area:  On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to maintain the 300 log and include an accident that occurred on or around August 20, 2016 when an employee fell from the loading dock striking his head and required medical attention.

Issued

Dec 22, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person which certified that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment.      a)  Yale (Cherry Picker/Order Picker) Forklift, Warehouse:  On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to document that a hazard assessment of the workplace had been performed, the personal protective equipment (PPE) that is required, and the training necessary to use the PPE.