OSHA Inspection: BRECHBUHLER TRUCK SALES, LLC

Issued

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2024.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings:    On or about January 29, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the stairs used to access the parts storage area in the middle of the facility had uniform riser heights between landings.

Issued

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $4048.00 Reduced

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 that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    On or about January 29, 2020, the workplace hazard assessment had not been put in writing or certified and dated by the person conducting the evaluation.

Issued

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about January 29, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees performing Parts delivery work were protected when they were handling old truck batteries that were leaking battery acid by providing face and eye protection.

Issued

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about January 29, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees performing Parts delivery work were protected when they were handling old truck batteries that were leaking battery acid by providing hand protection.

Issued

2020-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about January 29, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees that were authorized to operate the PIV fork lift had received refresher training every three years.