OSHA Inspection: WCA WASTE CORPORATION OF TEXAS, LP

Issued

2019-07-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6251.00 · Current $4000.00 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.    On or about April 15th 2019, the employer does not conduct an evaluation of all operator's performance prior to permitting operation of a forklift.

Issued

2019-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $9000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.    On or about April 15, 2019 a forklift with a non-functioning hand brake was not taken out of service.

Issued

2019-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:  On or about February 20, 2019 a forklift with a non-functioning hand brake was placed in service after the inspection report documented the deficiency.