OSHA Inspection: BO'S PALLETS, INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $5,577

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface;  a) Staircase to Manager's office: On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that the staircase did not have midrails installed.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to this standard when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible.   a) Production floor: On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that the employer did not provide information about precautions to the employees so that the respirator itself does not become a hazard.  Bo's Pallets, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(c)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 818961, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 02, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2427 Highway 140, Adairsville, Georgia 30103.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.  a) Production Building (inside and outside): On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the maintenance employees are required to fight fires without training on the use and hazards for fire extinguishers.

Issued

Nov 2, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Maintenance Area: On or about May 10, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards in that the employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program that describes labeling, safety data sheets, and employee information and training for employees that use chemicals such as but are not limited to propane, antifreeze, motor oil, windshield wash/ De-icer, etc.