OSHA Inspection: TOUCHDOWN CARPET AND FLOORING, INC.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $2500.00 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by falling steel storage racks, including any products stored on the racks.    Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.     On or about August 18, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a "RIDG-U-RAK" rack system used in the warehouse that is not anchored to the floor to prevent it from being displaced or falling over and is missing base plates.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5071.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    a) Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.     On or about August 16, 2017, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard greater than eleven feet above lower level while working on top shelving without fall protection.    b) Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.     On or about August 16, 2017, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard greater than nine feet above lower level while using a CLARK picker with no fall protection system in place.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3500.00 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.    Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.    On or about August 16, 2017, the employer did not ensure that training was provided to employees prior to being allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (CATERPILLAR forklift and a CLARK picker).

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.    Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.  On or about August 16, 2017, powered industrial trucks (CATERPILLAR forklift and a CLARK picker) were not inspected prior to use to ensure they are in safe operation.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $724.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     Location - 344 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA 01752.     On or about August 16, 2017, the employer did not record workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar years 2015, 2016, and 2017.