OSHA Inspection: PRECISION X-RAY, INC.

Issued

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2028.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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).  WORKSHOP:  The employer did not ensure through providing and performing training and evaluation that the powered industrial truck (PIT) operators were competent to operate the PITs safely at all times.

Issued

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2028.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.)  WORKSHOP:  The left wheel of the Task Force abrasive grinder was not equipped with a tongue guard, and the tongue guard for the right wheel was pushed back over the wheel and was not adjusted.

Issued

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   WORKSHOP:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine necessitate and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees.