OSHA Inspection: C. STEIN, INC.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Oct 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,366 · Current $5,683 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    a) Warehouse: On or about August 15, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employer did not require operators of electric Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to wear seatbelts during operation of forklifts in an open bay with pedestrian traffic, and PIT congestion.     Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Warehouse: On or about August 16, and at times prior thereto; formal instruction is not an element of the forklift certification process for operators of electric pallet jacks, electric riding jacks, ride-on forklifts, and stand-up forklifts.  Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $2,842 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Warehouse: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 100 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from forklift traffic and falling product from pallets, racks, and forklifts.    b) Customer locations: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 150 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from falling product.      Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  a) Warehouse: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 100 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from forklift traffic and falling product from pallets, racks, and forklifts.  b) Customer locations: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 150 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from falling product.    Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear while working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole:  a) Warehouse: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 100 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from forklift traffic and falling product from pallets, racks, and forklifts.  b) Customer locations: On or about August 16, 2019 and at times prior thereto; employees maneuver kegs in excess of 100 pounds using forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Employees are exposed to foot injuries, head injuries, and back injuries from overhead hazards, struck-by and crushed-by hazards from falling product.    Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.