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OSHA Inspection: DAYTON HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING CO.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of DAYTON HEIDELBERG DISTRIBUTING CO. in 1518 DALTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45214 (NAICS 493110). OSHA activity number 342857711.

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Site address
1518 DALTON AVE
City
CINCINNATI
State
OH
ZIP
45214
Mailing
1518 DALTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45214
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
493110
Employees
255
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L02 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 100 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11086.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist 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.  The employer had not ensured that powered industrial truck training included an evaluation of an operator's performance in the workplace.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11086

1910.178 N01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11086.00 · Current $11086.00
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(1): All traffic regulations shall be observed, including authorized plant speed limits. A safe distance shall be maintained approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead, and the truck shall be kept under control at all times.    On December 26, 2017, in the Beer Section of the Warehouse next to the Shrink Wrap Machine, a CAT sit-down forklift operator lost control of the forklift while inadvertently operating in reverse instead of moving forward and struck a pedestrian standing behind the forklift and pinned between the rear of the forklift and a work table.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $11086
  • — Z (S) $11086

1910.178 L01 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $55430.00 · Current $11086.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    The employer had not trained an employee required by paragraph (l) prior to allowing the employer to operate a powered standup walkie on December 26, 2017 in the Beer Section of the Warehouse of the facility.      Heidelberg Distributing Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 914898, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 08, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 3801 Parkwest Drive, Columbus, OH 43228.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $11086
  • — Z (R) $55430

1910.176 A

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 15 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.176(a): Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked.  The employer had not marked permanent aisle ways in the Beer Section of the warehouse area.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.178 A06

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  The load capacity marking on the nameplate on the CAT sit-down forklift, E3000, SN A4EC140718 was illegible.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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