OSHA Inspection: STRICKLER IMPORTS

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,576 · Current $2,500 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured:  a) Maintenance Shop; On January 17, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed his employees to the hazard of being struck by fragments of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event that the PVC plastic pipe ruptured. PVC plastic piping was used in exposed above ground locations to transport compressed air at 90 psi.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a) Facility Wide; On January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 13 1/2 feet in that employees were allowed to access to roofs of RV/Campers for maintenance and cleaning without the use of fall protection.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; and the date(s) of the hazard assessment.  a) Detail Area:  On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace assessment to determine the hazards, and the necessary personal protective equipment required for the task such as but not limited to, safety glasses, respirators, and eyewash station(s).

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use.  a) Detail Area:  On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to eye and face injuries in that the employer did not provide an eyewash station or other method for quick drenching or flushing when using corrosive chemicals such as Black Streak Remover, ChemStation 2836 to clean RV's/Campers.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:  a)  Detail and Service Areas; On or about January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that respirators were required to be worn in the work place but the employer failed to establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   a)  Detail and Service Areas; On or about January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to respiratory hazards in that respirators were required to be worn in the work place but the employer failed to provide a medical evaluation before fit testing or use of respirators.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):   a)  Detail and Service Areas; On or about January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight fitting half face negative pressure respirator without first being fit tested.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  a)  Detail and Service Areas; On or about January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential respiratory hazards in that employees were required to wear a tight fitting half face negative pressure respirators without first being provided training as required by the standard.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Facility wide: On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Toyota forklift with a homemade 5th Wheel / Receiver Hitch Attachment, identified as the Magic Mover, that had not been certified by the manufacturer of the forklift or an approved engineer, and did not have updated instruction plates, tags, or decals.  b) Facility wide: On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Nissan 50 forklift with a homemade 5th Wheel / Receiver Hitch Attachment, identified as the Magic Mover, that had not been certified by the manufacturer of the forklift or an approved engineer, and did not have updated instruction plates, tags, or decals.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,576 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a) Air compressor at the Detail Area; On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to work and walk around an air compressor having a motor with an unguarded pulley.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  a) Air compressor at the Detail Area; On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to work and walk around an air compressor having a motor with an unguarded belt.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Detail and Service Areas: On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include, but are not limited to, Black Streak Cleaner (ChemTrac/ChemStation 2836), motor oil, gasoline, lubricants, and degreasers, and the employer has not developed and implemented a hazard communication program.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Detail and Service Areas: On January 22, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazardous chemicals and substances that include, but are not limited to, Black Streak Cleaner (ChemTrac/ChemStation 2836), motor oil, gasoline, lubricants, and degreasers, and the employer has not provided the required training for employees who use and are exposed to the chemicals.

Issued

Apr 9, 2019

Abate by

Apr 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Facility Wide; On January 22, 2019 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate forklifts without the employer first ensuring the employee was properly trained and competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation.