OSHA Inspection: ROCK-N-ROLL MATERIALS, INC

Issued

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $4000.00 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):    YARD: Employees did not receive a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, written material, video tape), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and an evaluation of the operators' performance in the workplace prior to permitting each employee to operate a powered industrial truck.

Issued

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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):    YARD: Employees were operating powered industrial trucks without being trained and certified, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   YARD: Daily inspections were not being conducted to ensure powered industrial trucks were safe to operate.

Issued

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013.  Maintenance shop  Exposed employees were not trained on the new label elements (e.g., pictograms) and new SDS format by December 1, 2013 as required by the revised Hazard Communication Standard. An employee handled and used hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, grease, oils and fuels.

Issued

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph (f)(6) of this section, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and/or provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016.  OFFICE: The SDS Binder contained data sheets which did not have pictograms and did not comply with the updated format for safety data sheets required under 1910.1200.  Grease was still in old MSDS and did not contain pictograms. Employers could develop injuries as a result of the lack of prompt access to exposure treatment information contained on the SDS.