OSHA Inspection: PREMIER PALLET, LLC

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5577.00 · Current $5577.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees due to the employees operating nailguns in an unsafe manner and being exposed to struck-by and impalement hazards.  Location:  Facility  1) Employees are exposed to being struck by nails from nail guns they are operating; 2) Employees are exposed to being struck by nails from nail guns being operated adjacent to them;     The violation was observed on October 31st, 2016, when an employee was struck in the cheek by a nail from his own nail gun.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that employees are trained in the proper operation and safety practices of the nailguns they are using, and that nailgun work stations have effective barriers between each other.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $3187.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees due to the delayed medical attention for serious workplace injuries beyond first aid.   Location: Facility   a)  This violation occurred on October 31st, 2016, when an employee was struck in the cheek by a nail from a nail gun.  No ambulance was called, thus delaying the employee from receiving prompt medical attention.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that prompt medical attention such as 911 or emergency medical services is called when employees are injured on site.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5577.00 · Current $5577.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2): Portable dockboards are notsecured in position, either by being anchored or by being equipped with devices that would prevent their slipping.  Location: Loading Dock  Employees are exposed to falls and vehicle tip-over hazards due to defective dockboards that shift during use.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all defective dockboards are removed and replaced with dockboards that comply with 1910.30(a).    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how employer will maintain and inspect dockboards.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3984.00 · Current $3984.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) are not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  Location: Work Floor  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when the emergency exit door was locked and required a key to unlock it from the outside. Onsite managers  could not open the door.  They did not have a key.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the employees can open the exit door from the inside at all times, without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) are not kept free and unobstructed:  Location: Work floor  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when an emergency egress route was obstructed by a disabled forklift.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all emergency egress routes are free and unobstructed.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5577.00 · Current $5577.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer does not ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects.  Location: Work Floor  The violation was observed on November 10th and November 28th 2016, when: 1) Employees were operating nail guns without eye protection; 2) Employees were not provided safety glasses; 3) Employer did not ensure that employees who did have safety glasses wore them consistently.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees operating nailguns are provided with safety glasses with side protection, and that they wear them consistently.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2390.00 · Current $2390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): The employer does not assure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check.   Location: Work Floor  This violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when employees were exposed to fire hazards because the employer had not ensured that a portable fire extinguishers had a maintenance check within the past year.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all fire extinguishers have annual maintenance checks.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program is not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   Location: Facility  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when employees were exposed to fire hazards from large accumulations of combustible wood material, and they were not trained on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards of incipient stage fire fighting, nor did the employer instruct the employees to evacuate the building in case of fire.   To abate this violations, the employer must ensure that:  a)  Employees are trained on the use of fire extinguishers, or  b)  If employees are not expected to use the devices, a fire prevention plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.39, and an emergency action plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38, are developed and implemented.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2390.00 · Current $2390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer does not ensure that each operator successfully completes 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.  Location: Work Floor  The following violation was observed on November 28th, 2016:  1) The employer did not ensure that an employee had successfully completed forklift training consisting of a combination of formal and practical training.  2) The employer did not evaluate the driving performance of the employee at the facility . To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all forklift divers, including temporary employees who operate forklifts, have current forklift training,  including practical training of operations at the facility.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2390.00 · Current $2390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe have not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:  Location: Work Floor  The violations was observed on November 28th, 2016, when an employee was operating a forklift whose emergency brake was inoperable.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all forklifts found to be in need of repair, defective, or unsafe, are taken out of service.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks are not examined before being placed in service:(a)  Location: Work Floor   The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when forklift operators and other employees on the work floor were exposed to crushing and impalement hazards from forklifts that were not inspected daily.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that forklift operators inspect the vehicles before operating them, and at least daily.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $3187.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment are not kept in safe condition:  Location: Pallet Repair Station 10  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when an employee was exposed to lacerations and injuries from shattered blade projectiles because the pivot shoe on the Milwaukee Sawzall Power-Reciprocating Saw was missing.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all hand and powered tools and equipment are kept in safe condition, including having appropriate guards and other requisite safeguards present on the device upon receipt.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $3187.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes is not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  Location: Pallet Repair Table 6  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when an employee was using compressed air from a nail gun hose to blow dust off his clothes, and the air pressure had not been reduced below 30 psi.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that employees do not use compressed air to clean off their clothes, unless the air pressure is reduced below 30 psi.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $3187.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) are used on portable grinder(s) which are not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).  Location: Pallet Repair Table 10  This violation was observed on November 28th, when an employee was exposed to lacerations from a Dewalt portable grinder without a guard to grind nails down on wooden pallets.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all abrasive wheels on portable grinders are provided with safety guards, as specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4).  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2390.00 · Current $2390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment is not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:(a)   Location: Pallet Repair Tables 5 and 6  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when employees were exposed to electric shocks while using receptacles that were designed to be mounted and were lying loosely on the bottom shelf of their pallet repair table:  1) Receptacle box lying on bottom shelf of pallet repair table 5; 2) Receptacle box lying on bottom shelf of pallet repair table 6.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that receptacles are designed and installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3187.00 · Current $3187.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings are not effectively closed  Location: Work floor  This violations was observed on November 28trh, 2016, when employees were exposed to electric shocks when using electrical receptacles and light switches with missing knockouts. 1) Floor light switch at doorway leading from work floor to office  2) Receptacle box lying on bottom shelf of pallet repair table 5 3) Receptacle box lying on bottom shelf of pallet repair table 6 4) Receptacle box 16 inches above the floor at Table 10   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all unused openings in boxes, cabinets, and fittings are effectively closed.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $440.00 · Current $440.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer does not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that results in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   Location: Facility  The violation was observed on 11/10/16, when the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2016:  1) October 31st, 2016, nail gun injury: Nail impaled in cheek of employee requiring professional medical treatment. The employee lost one workday.  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all recordable injuries are included on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan is not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  Location: Facility  This violation was observed on November 28th, 2106, when employees were exposed to fire hazards and other hazardous emergency conditions due to the lack of a written emergency action plan. Fire extinguishers were available, but employees were not trained on how to use them.  To abate this violation, the employer must write an emergency action plan, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38(b).   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There is a defect or evidence of damage that could expose an employee to injury, and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Location: Pallet Repair Table 10  The violation was observed on November 28th, 2016, when an employee was exposed to electric shock and fire hazards while using defective equipment:  a) The insulating jacket of a Dewalt portable angle grinder power cord was frayed and cracked b) The insulating jacket of a Milwaukee Sawzall  power cord was frayed and cracked  To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all defective or damaged items that poses a safety hazard is removed from service.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance.