OSHA Inspection: FLOORING SERVICES OF TEXAS, LLC

Issued

Feb 16, 2018

Abate by

Mar 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $4,158 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:      On or about November 20, 2017 at the carpet cutting machine,  where employees were exposed to caught in or between hazards when working near chains and sprockets of the motor compartment without a guard covering the sprocket and chain.

Issued

Feb 16, 2018

Abate by

Feb 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $4,158 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:      On or about November 21, 2017 at the forklift charging station area at the back of the facility where there was a breaker box that was not labeled to identify each breaker and or switch.

Issued

Feb 16, 2018

Abate by

Feb 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about November 21, 2017 at the charging station where the power supply cord's insulation was pulled back not providing strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards when using charging stations.

Issued

Feb 16, 2018

Abate by

May 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.    On or about November 21, 2017 at the facility, the employer did not ensure that employees operating forklifts had successfully completed formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation.

Issued

Feb 16, 2018

Abate by

Mar 1, 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:    On or about November 21, 2017, where employees were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, dura seal quick coat, paint thinner, Bona dri-fast stain, propane, and polyurethane without the employer providing training on the hazardous chemicals they use.