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OSHA Inspection: BEST PALLETS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BEST PALLETS, INC. in 1105 BALLMAN RD, FORT SMITH, AR 72901 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 344619762.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BEST PALLETS, INC.
Site address
1105 BALLMAN RD
City
FORT SMITH
State
AR
ZIP
72901
Mailing
P.O. BOX 2663, FORT SMITH, AR 72901

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
321920
Employees
14
Ownership type
A

Citations

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 Q01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3084.00 · Current $1850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  End of the repair shop next to the loading docks and entrance--employees operate forklifts that had deficiencies such as, but not limited to damaged steering tires, exposing employees to tip over and struck-by hazards. Damaged equipment included but is not limited to the following:  a) Forklift A, Manufacturer: Linde, Model: H20 D-01  b) Forklift B, Manufacturer: Linde, Model: H16D 391
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1850.4
  • — Z (S) $3084

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  End of the repair shop next to the loading docks and entrance--employees operate forklifts that have not undergone daily inspections, exposing employees to tipover and struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.303 E01 II

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Markings were not provided on electrical equipment for voltage, current, wattage and other ratings as necessary  Back of the repair shop behind the trim saw--two side by side electrical boxes without markings indicating voltage, current, and wattage.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $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 344619762.