OSHA Inspection: OMEGA MOULDING SOUTH, LLC

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards:  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive Doraville, GA; employees on foot pulling product or walking by the racks with visibly damaged stretchers were exposed to broken bones and lacerations where powered industrial trucks could make contact with the damaged racks causing collapse or displacement, locations include but are not limited to:  a. Row 6, end by bay doors b. Row 7, end by bay doors c. Row 8, end by bay doors d. Row 10, end by bay doors e. Row 10, end by restrooms  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.140(c)(17): A personal fall protection system or its components were subjected to impact loading were not removed from service immediately until a competent person inspects the system or components to determine that it is nor damaged and safe for use for employee personal fall protection:  a. On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA the employer failed to insure that the  positioning belt attached to the cherry picker was inspected before each shift where the visibly worn belt had also been stapled to keep it together.   b. On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA the employer failed to insure that the  6-foot lanyard attaching the positioning belt to the cherry picker was inspected before each shift where the visible impact load warning label attached to the lanyard, directing the belt to be removed from service if visible, was visible, indicating that the belt had previously impact loaded.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18): Personal fall protection systems were not inspected before each workshift for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components were not removed from service:  a. On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA the employer failed to insure that the positioning belt attached to the cherry picker was inspected before each shift. The visibly worn belt had also been stapled to keep it together.   b. the employer failed to insure that the 6-foot lanyard was inspected before each shift where the impact load warning label attached to the lanyard directing the belt to be removed from service if visible, was visible, indicating that the belt had previously been impact loaded.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked:  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA employees are exposed to struck-by hazards where there are no pedestrian and powered industrial truck separation lines on the floors.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 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):  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA powered industrial truck operators were not trained to operate the equipment they were assigned.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA powered industrial truck operators were not evaluated by the employer every 3 years.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA powered industrial truck operators'  competency was not verified by the employer prior to allowing them to operate the powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Mar 29, 2018

Abate by

Apr 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined daily before being placed in service:  On or about 1/10/2018 at 2650 Button Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Doraville, GA the employer failed to insure that all powered industrial trucks were inspected prior to operation on a daily basis.