OSHA Inspection: THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $7,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    Throughout the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, employees changed out propane tanks on forklifts without the use of eye and face protection.  Employees were exposed to eye and face injuries such as but not limited to frost bite.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    Throughout the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, employees changed out propane tanks on forklifts without the use of protective gloves.  Employees were exposed to hand injuries such as but not limited to frost bite.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $7,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in other unique or potentially hazardous conditions of the workplace that could affect safe operation:  a) Thought the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, employees were not trained on the hazards associated with Sweating Slab Syndrome (condensation build up) prior to operating the forklifts, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $9,701 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  a) Through the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior, employees operating forklifts while backing up and did not look in the direction of travel while picking up pallets.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,163 · Current $7,622 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Thought the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, employees used a variety of chemical products including but not limited to propane, Original Pig, sulfuric acid, heptane, and Liquilube for maintenance and forklift operation. A written hazard communication program was not developed to promote the safe handling and use of those chemicals.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Throughout the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, safety data sheets were kept in the office and were not easily accessible to employees.  Employees used a variety of chemical products including but not limited to propane, Original Pig, sulfuric acid, Heptane, and Liquilube for maintenance, cleaning of the facility and forklift operation.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Throughout the facility - On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior to, employees used a variety of chemicals products including but not limited to propane, Original Pig, sulfuric acid, heptane and Liquilube for the forklift.  Employees were not trained on the hazards or the safe handling of the chemical products.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,033 · Current $1,525 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.    Located at The Carlstar Group, LLC, McDonough, Georgia:  On or about October 17, 2017, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2017.  (a)  On or about September 19, 2017, an employee sustained a back strain due to lifting a heavy tire and was transferred from his job duties for 16 days.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,033 · Current $1,525 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(2): The employer did not fill out or correctly fill out an OSHA Form 301 or equivalent for each recordable injury or illness.  Located at The Carlstar Group, LLC, McDonough, Georgia:  On or about October 17, 2017, an incident Report (OSHA 301or equivalent) for each injury or illness was not filled out as required by the regulation.  (a)  On or about September 19, 2017, A 301 or equivalent was not filled out due when an employee sustained a back strain due to lifting a heavy tire and was transferred from his job duties for 16 days.

Issued

Mar 19, 2018

Abate by

Apr 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,141 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:   Throughout the facility- On or about October 17, 2017, and at times prior, employer failed to provide training to employees performing the maintenance of propane forklifts, employees have to change the propane fuel forklift with no adequate personal protective equipment or training.