OSHA Inspection: FORD PALLET COMPANY

Issued

2018-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  On or about 08/01/2018, employee(s) engaged in pallet building operations, who use Nissan Forklift, Model # CPH01A15PV, received initial training in 2013; however the required refresher training had not been conducted.

Issued

2018-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $2217.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel:  On or about 08/01/2018, employee engaged in pallet building,  operating  Nissan Forklift, Serial #CPH01A15PV that had:  a missing seat belt, inoperable horn, malfunctioning ignition switch,  worn pedal pads,  and had not been removed from service.

Issued

2018-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level:  On or about 08/01/2018, exit located at the rear of the building was blocked by two parked vehicles, potentially exposing employees to hazards in the event of an emergency evacuation.