OSHA Inspection: HALL PALLET COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Each stepladder or combination ladder used in a stepladder mode did not use a metal spreader or locking device that securely held the front and back sections in an open position while the ladder was in use:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Production Area, near storage closet:  An 8-foot step ladder was propped against the wall of the storage room.  The ladder was not opened fully, nor was the metal spreader engaged to securely hold the sections in an open position when an employee used the ladder to access the upper storage mezzanine above the closet.  The ladder was subject to slipping on the concrete shop floor.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Facility:  In the following instances, exit routes were not kept clear:  1.  Access to the exit door from the Assembly Area to the parking lot was restricted by the placement of a snow blower, four 5-gallon plastic pails and three cardboard boxes.  2.  In the Storage Area, access to the exit door at the northeast corner of the room was blocked by pallets, a metal cage and a metal wood stove on a pallet.    3.  In the Storage Area, a stack of pallets 13-high, had been staged for delivery in front of the emergency exit door, blocking access.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Facility: In the following instances, doors that could be mistaken for an exit were not provided with signs indicating they were "Not an Exit":   1. Production Area:  The side-hinged exterior door near the storage closet.    2.  Production Area:  The side hinged exterior door at the southeast side of the room.    3.  Assembly Area:  The side-hinged exterior door at the back of the room.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Facility:  The employer had not certified that the work areas had been assessed to determine if personal protective equipment would be required.  Eye impact hazards were present or likely to be present for employees using pallet making equipment, saws, drill press and pneumatic nail guns.  Eye protection was neither provided nor required.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Facility:  Eye impact hazards were present or likely to be present for employees using pallet making equipment, saws, drill press and pneumatic nail guns.  Eye protection was neither provided nor required.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals of the powered industrial truck were not changed accordingly:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Storage Area:  The Nissan 60, Model PH02A25V powered industrial truck was fitted with 72-inch forks with a 36-inch load center.  The data plate on the vehicle did not reflect the rated capacity at 36-inches.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l):  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Facility:  The employer had not provided powered industrial truck training to the four employees on site allowed to operate the Nissan 50 and Nissan 60 forklifts.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Production Area:  A Delta Unisaw 10" Tilting Arbor Saw using a ripping fence was not provided with a guard to enclose the portion of the blade above the table and material being cut, exposing employees to amputation injuries.  The blade measured 2 inches above the table surface.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(g)(1): Swing cutoff saw(s) were not provided with an automatically adjusting hood that completely enclosed the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw:  A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Production Area:  The swing saw, no evident manufacturer identified, was not provided with an automatically adjusting hood that completely enclosed the point of operation of the saw, exposing employees to amputation and laceration hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Abate by

Apr 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)(a):   A.  On or about February 25, 2019, Production Area:  The inclined power transmission belt on the swing saw, no evident manufacturer identified, was not guarded on the inside, exposing employees to amputation hazards from the ingoing nip points.