OSHA Inspection: HOUSE OF STAINLESS, INC.

Issued

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $4074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 10/1/2018, the employer did not ensure that narrow coils of metal strips, less than five inches in width, were stored in a manner that would prevent them from falling over.

Issued

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4656.00 · Current $3259.00 Reduced

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:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 10/1/2018, the employer did not ensure that employees received practical training and a skills evaluation as part of the overall forklift training and certification process.

Issued

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):   (a) Worksite:  On or about 10/1/2018, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was trained, evaluated and certified to operate forklifts.

Issued

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5821.00 · Current $4074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(c): All critical parts which were cracked, broken, bent, or excessively worn were not promptly repaired or replaced as needed for safe operation:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 10/1/2018, the employer did not ensure that the safety latch on the Shaw-Box 5 Ton overhead crane hook was in proper working order to prevent slings from slipping off the hook during hoisting activities.

Issued

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4656.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 10/1/2018, the employer did not ensure that chains used to hoist metal coils weighing over 1000 pounds were tagged to show the rated capacity or any other hoisting related features of the chains being used.