OSHA Inspection: EASI-POUR, LLC

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Jan 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,200 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 specified in this paragraph (l).    (a)Easi-Pour, LLC at 550 Nevada Avenue Southwest, Huron, SD 57350: On and prior to November 6, 2017 the employer did not ensure employees operating the Taylor forklift model # 201-1126, Caterpillar rough terrain forklift model # TH360B, and Crown242 forklift model #5OFCQUAD, had completed training and been evaluated prior to use. This condition exposed employee to caught-in-between and stuck-by hazards associated with the improper operation of the forklifts.

Issued

Dec 4, 2017

Abate by

Dec 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level were not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    (a)Easi-Pour, LLC at 550 Nevada Avenue Southwest, Huron, SD 57350: On and prior to November 6, 2017, the employer did not ensure employees removing roof panels on the south end of the roof of the old shop, which was located within the new addition to the shop, were protected by a fall protection system. On October 31, 2017, two employees fell while attempting to remove roof panels.  An employee working on the roof engaged in removing the roof panels fell approximately 14-feet and landed on top of the overhead crane. Another employee fell approximately 21-feet and died due to injuries sustained from the fall. The condition exposed employees to falls of approximately 14 and 21-feet.