OSHA Inspection: WILD WILLY'S FIREWORKS

Issued

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

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.    The employer failed to protect employees from struck-by hazards.  This was documented on January 17, 2017 at 17105 S. Hwy. 50 Springfield, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that employees working in the warehouse and operating the forklift(s), successfully completed training in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-30 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 before being placed in service:  The employer is failing to protect employees from potential struck-by hazards.  This was most recently documented on January 17, 2017 at 17105 S. Hwy. 50 Springfield, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that forklifts are inspected prior to putting them into service.

Issued

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):    Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock hazardous.  This was documented on January 17, 2017 at 17105 S. Hwy. 50 Springfield, Nebraska. The employer is failing to ensure that damaged electrical cords showing open conductors are not used to power the block heater on the MF 250 tractor located outside the West garage door of the West firework storage building.

Issued

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):  Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;  The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to potential electric shock hazardous.  This was most recently documented on January, 17, 2017 at 17105 S. Hwy 50 Springfield, NE 68059.  The employer failed to ensure that the extension cord used to power the block heater on the tractor was not run under the garage door on the West side of the West fire work storage building.