OSHA Inspection: POP DISPLAYS USA, LLC

Issued

2020-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4916.00 · Current $2950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspection. The following items shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:  a) Warehouse: On or about August 13, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards while metal molds, in that a Gantry Crane (Spanco Model E-Series) was not being inspected frequently.

Issued

2020-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Periodic inspection. Complete inspections of the crane shall be performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections shall include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items. Any deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:  a) Warehouse: On or about August 13, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards while metal molds, in that a Gantry Crane (Spanco Model E-Series) has never been completely inspected.

Issued

2020-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $920.00 · Current $552.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s)  a) LPG container storage: On October 21, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards while removing and replacing LPG containers on forklifts, in that proper hand protection was not provided.

Issued

2020-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  a) Warehouse: On October 21, 2019, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that Forklift (Crown Model 55F-SSS-A060 Serial Number 10042269) had a frayed hydraulic hose located at the mast but was not taken out of service.