OSHA Inspection: LOUISIANA COTTON WAREHOUSES

Issued

2021-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $4048.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  (a) On or about August 21, 2020, at Warehouse #18, employee(s) did not have specific procedures for isolation of gravitational energy when making repairs and securing the forks on a Toyota lift truck (Serial #73013, model 7FGCU25) that was lifted approximately 10 inches off the ground.

Issued

2021-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  (a) On or about August 21, 2020, at Warehouse #18,   employee(s) were not trained to recognize and apply hazardous energy isolation for gravitational energy prior to performing maintenance work on a Toyota lift truck, (Serial #73013, model 7FGCU25).

Issued

2021-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $2892.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) The employees were operating fork trucks (Dai Woo, Ser # 06447, model CX-G2E-3) without being properly evaluated/certified by the employer.