OSHA Inspection: HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,778 · Current $5,180 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from damaged storage racks.    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when damaged racks had not been unloaded, repaired or replaced.  Employees drive powered industrial trucks, walk, and work in the area.  a. location M, bent support leg, end  b. location J, bent support legs, end  c. location J, bent support leg, one support from end  d. location J, bent support leg, two supports from end  e. location J, bent support leg, four support from end  f. location H, bent support legs, end  g. location F, bent support legs, end  h. location E, bent support leg, end  i. location C, bent brace, end  j. location A/B, bent supports, end  k. location concrete block wall pass through, bent support, end  l. location, D, bent support, end  m. location D, bent support, pass through  n. location L, bent brace, pass through  o. Location N, bent brace, end  p. location C, bent support, end    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $4,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by and tripping hazards due to the following:    a. Floor holes/indentions that have not been maintained in a safe condition are tripping hazards when employees walk in the warehouse    b. Floor holes/indentions that have not been maintained in a safe condition are struck-by hazards when powered industrial trucks drive over them while carrying pallets of light bulbs.    c. Damaged concrete block wall that has not been maintained in a safe condition is a struck-by hazard when employees walk or drive past the damaged concrete blocks.    d. The warehouse was not regularly inspected to find and correct struck-by hazards such as, but not limited to, pallets that are not centered on front and back beams of warehouse shelves, pallets that have been pushed out of position by pallets on the backside of the rack, and pallets that extend too far over the front beam of a rack shelf.    e. The warehouse was not regularly inspected to detect struck-by hazards by finding, unloading, and preventing the use damaged rack supports, beams, and braces.    f. A riding pallet jack parked at the entrance to the guardrails protecting the electrical panels located near the battery chargers was a tripping hazard to employees turning lights on/off at the electrical panel.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,778 · Current $5,180 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to emergencies such as, but not limited to, fire, tornado, and gas leaks when the emergency action plan was not available.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(f)(1): The employer did not review the emergency action plan with each employee covered under the plan when the plan was developed or when employees initially were assigned to a job.  On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to emergency hazards such as, but not limited to, fire, tornado, and gas leaks when employees had not been trained what to do in case of an emergency.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when forklift drivers had not been re-evaluated since being hired at the site more than three years ago.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when forklifts used on second shift were not inspected by second shift employees.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to electrical hazards due to the following:    a. the electrical box when the panel cover on the breaker box in the closet in the office that was accessed to turn lights on/off was missing screws and was loose.  b. the electrical outlet box on the column in the bulk storage area was missing the cover.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,580 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that at least one entrance of sufficient area was provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment 600 Volts, nominal, or less.    On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the electrical panels in the following areas were blocked:  a. the entrance to the electrical panel guardrail located next to the battery chargers in the dock area was blocked by a pallet jack every day  b. a work table had been placed in front of an electrical panel located near the emergency exit    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about July 5, 2017, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to the following: a. fire extinguisher missing sign on fire extinguisher hanging on the side of a rack b. fire extinguisher hanging on office wall blocked by boxes and cart c. fire extinguisher blocked by fork lifts at the chargers d. fire extinguisher missing on red column next to office wall e. fire extinguisher missing on yellow column in warehouse f. fire extinguisher missing sign on yellow column in warehouse   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 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:  On or about July 5, 2017, the employer did not have a written Hazard Communication program.  Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, battery acid when employees add water to the powered industrial truck batteries.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about July 5, 2017, the employer did not have any safety data sheets.  Employees use chemicals such as, but not limited to, battery acid when employees add water to the powered industrial truck batteries.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).