OSHA Inspection: CITY BEVERAGE - ILLINOIS L.L.C. DBA LAKESHORE BEVERAGE

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $7,000 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.      a) Facility wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not ensure that all employee(s) who operated the powered industrial vehicles were properly trained, evaluated, and certified to perform tasks and operate equipment in a safe manner.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator was assigned to drive a different type of vehicle:    a) Facility wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not ensure that refresher training, an evaluation, and certification of the forklift operators knowledge and skill were performed on relevant topics when the operator was assigned to drive a different types of powered industrial vehicles, including the Yale sit down forklifts, Yale stand up forklifts, and Yale motorized walkie/rider hand trucks.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

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 was not being conducted at least once every three years:    a) Facility wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer had not perform recertification training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, to evaluate the operators knowledge and skill to operate the forklift safely at least once every three years for all powered industrial vehicle operators.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(5): The employer did not evaluate the competency of the operator who had previously received training appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered:      a) Facility Wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not evaluate the competency of the forklift operators previous training to ensure that the vehicle and working condition were similar prior to operating powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), containing information including the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a) Facility Wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not certify that all employees were trained and evaluated prior to operating powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:       a) Facility wide- On or about August 28, 2017, the employer did not conduct refresher training, including an evaluation of the forklift operators knowledge and skill on relevant topics, following near miss incidents or accidents.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $4,500 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):    a) Warehouse: Battery Charging Station- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was free from recognized hazards, such as accidental contact with live electrical current. Forklift plug and socket connectors on the 48 Volt charging station and the electrical powered industrial vehicles were separated from the housing exposing live copper wire.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):     a) Warehouse: Battery Charging Station- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not ensure that all flexible cords were inspected prior to use in order to identify hazards and ensure that they were free of defects and damage that may expose employees to injury. Forklift plug and socket connectors on the 48 Volt charging station and the electrical powered industrial vehicles were separated from the housing, exposing live copper wire.

Issued

Jan 8, 2018

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $933 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Personal protective equipment (PPE) was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees:    a) Facility wide- On August 31, 2017, the employer did not provide personal protective equipment at no cost to the employees, such as the material handling gloves.