WILLOWBROOK, IL —
OSHA Inspection: AVA INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of AVA INC. in 7051 S. ADAMS, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527 (NAICS 325412). OSHA activity number 344359807.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AVA INC.
- Site address
- 7051 S. ADAMS
- City
- WILLOWBROOK
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60527
- Mailing
- 7051 S. ADAMS, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325412
- Employees
- 25
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 G11
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2019
- Abate by
- Dec 31, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,031 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging areas. On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure that precautions were taken to prevent electrical sparks or electrical arcs in the battering charging area. The in-use battery charging cables for the Clark forklift had damaged insulation, exposing the internal copper wire on both the red and black cables. During the charging process of the forklift battery, flammable hydrogen gas is generated and could be ignited by electrical sparks or electrical arcs. This exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $3031
1910.178 N04
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2019
- Abate by
- Dec 31, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,789 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load trailing. On or about October 7, 2019 the employer failed to ensure employees were sounding the horn at cross aisles and other locations. Employees were operating a Clark Forklift without a properly functioning horn. The forklift is used several times per day and passes through aisles and doorways. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $3789
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Dec 16, 2019
- Abate by
- Dec 31, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. On or about October 7, 2019 ,the employer failed to a remove a Clark powered industrial truck in need of repair when employees were required to operate the forklift without proper functioning visual or audio devices. There was no proper functioning flashing, rotating or strobe lights, no back-up alarms when driving in reverse, and no functioning horn. Employees were exposed to struck-by injuries when operating the forklift. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344359807.
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