OSHA Inspection: NATIONWIDE TRAILERS, LLC

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $4,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:    a) At the south end of auto shop area, where a mezzanine above the part storage area did not have guardrails installed, exposing employees to fall hazards, while placing and storing material on.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $3,123 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) On the north wall of the warehouse, where the compressed propane gas cylinder was not secured.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 20, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $6,245

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:    a) At the warehouse, where permanent aisles and passageways for forklifts were not marked, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $10,409 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial trucks were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) At the facility, the employer authorized employees working on the pallets that was lifted by the forklift, which affect safe operation of a powered industrial truck (Forklift Toyota 8FGU25 forklift, serial number 88679) without the manufacturer's prior written approval or a registered engineer's written approval. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Jan 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    a) At the facility, where an employee working on pallet that was lifted by the forklift in excess of four feet was not protected from falling.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    a) At the facility, where the employer did not ensure that the employees had received training to operate the Toyota 8FGU25 forklift, serial number 88679.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a) At the facility, where the employer did not ensure that the employees had been certified to operate Toyota 8FGU25 forklift, serial number 88679.    b) At the facility, where the employer did not ensure that the employees had been certified to operate MLULL 10K forklift, serial number AIM10F7-472.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $0 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(s):      a) At the facility, where the MLULL 10K forklift, model number MLULL 10K Type II Carriage, serial number AIM10F7-472, with defective starters and a broken seat was not taken out of service.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $3,123 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    a) On the north wall of a warehouse, the electrical panel was blocked by compressed propane gas cylinders.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,675 · Current $5,205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) At the facility, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program. Employees use hazardous substances such as, but not limited to, CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner, an eye irritant; gasoline, a flammable; O'Reilly motor oil, an eye and skin irritant; Safety-Kleen premium solvent, a flammable; and Behr Marquee Interior satin ultra pure white, an eye and skin irritant.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) At the facility, a safety data sheet for CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner, an eye irritant, was not maintained.  b) At the facility, a safety data sheet for gasoline, a flammable, was not maintained.  c) At the facility, a safety data sheet for O'Reilly motor oil, an eye and skin irritant, was not maintained.  d) At the facility, a safety data sheet for Safety-Kleen premium solvent, a flammable, was not maintained.  e) At the facility, a safety data sheet for Behr Marquee Interior satin ultra pure white, an eye and skin irritant, was not maintained.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment:  a) At the facility, where employees had not received effective hazard communication information and training. Employees use hazardous substances such as, but not limited to, CRC Brakleen Brake Parts Cleaner, an eye irritant; gasoline, a flammable; O'Reilly motor oil, an eye and skin irritant; Safety-Kleen premium solvent, a flammable; and Behr Marquee Interior satin ultra pure white, an eye and skin irritant.