OSHA Inspection: TIMLINE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,817 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Containers when stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:     Warehouse:  A propane tank was stored in the path the exit door located in the Warehouse near the overhead door.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,500 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):     Warehouse:  On, or about, November 21, 2016, the company did not have a training/evaluation program for employees who operated forktrucks.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:     Warehouse:  On, or about, November 21, 2016, a metal storage rack was positioned in front of the circuit breaker panel mounted on the wall near the entrance to the office area.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:     Warehouse:  On, or about, November 21, 2016, extension cords were used to energize cameras located in the warehouse.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     Warehouse:  On, or about, November 21, 2016, the company had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to provide information and training to employees regarding the safe use and handling of chemicals such as, but not limited to, bleach and detergents, some of which were labeled as corrosive.    Abatement Note:  Employee training must include information regarding the new format of Safety Data Sheets and pictograms contained on labels and Safety Data Sheets.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1904.29(b)(1):  A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) and the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) was not kept by the establishment:     Company:  An injury that occurred on, or about, November 9, 2016, was not recorded on the OSHA 300 form and also on the OSHA 301 form, or its equivalent.

Issued

Dec 28, 2016

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   Warehouse:  Exit signs were not provided on the door leading to the exterior of the building and the doors leading to the office area.