OSHA Inspection: YOUNGSTOWN PIPE AND STEEL LLC

Issued

Mar 13, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,735 · Current $2,868 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    On or about January 30, 2020 the employer did not ensure all powered industrial operators were properly trained with a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

Mar 13, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in accordance with paragraph (l) of this section:     On or about January 30, 2020 the employer did not ensure all powered industrial operators were properly trained with a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's performance covering operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate; differences between the truck and the automobile; truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work; engine or motor operation; steering and maneuvering; visibility (including restrictions due to loading); fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations; vehicle capacity; vehicle stability; any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform; refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries; operating limitations; any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.

Issued

Mar 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,735 · Current $2,868 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(3): Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):    On or about January 30, 2020 the employer did not ensure unauthorized personnel were not allowed to ride on industrial trucks. The authorized trainer for the employer was allowing passengers on a Hyster rough terrain powered industrial vehicle.