OSHA Inspection: AVI FOOD SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Aug 2, 2017

Abate by

Aug 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $8,149

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).  a. On or before June 8, 2017, powered industrial vehicles were operated by employees who were not trained, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 2, 2017

Abate by

Sep 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a. On or before June 13, 2017, where employees operated powered industrial vehicles, an evaluation of each operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 2, 2017

Abate by

Sep 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $11,408

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  a. On or before June 13, 2017, employees operated a Yale stand-up forklift without functioning brakes, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before June 13, 2017, employees operated a Crown sit-down forklift with a missing seatbelt and inoperable horn, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 2, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.  a. On or before June 13, 2017, the employer allowed employees to operate forklifts without conducting a daily examination of the forklift, thereby exposing employees to struck-by or other hazards.

Issued

Aug 2, 2017

Abate by

Aug 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $4,889

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a. On or before June 13, 2016 where employees used an extension cord to provide power to a portable fan, the strain relief of the plug was pulled away from the outer jacket of the cord, thereby exposing the employees to an electrical contact hazard.