OSHA Inspection: S. SLESNICK COMPANY

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,170 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the employees accessing the area above the office in the back building were provided with fall protection. The fall height was about 8' from the walking-working surface above the office to the floor below.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,170 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard:  On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the employees utilizing ladders to gain access to tractor trailers, storage areas etc., were provided fall hazard awareness training.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that manufacturer's written approval was obtained prior to modifying the fuel cell mounting bracket(s) of the Clark forklift (unknown model and serial number).

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,464 Reduced

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):  On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that employees were provided forklift training  when operating the Clark forklift (unknown model and serial number), the Caterpillar forklift (model TC 60 DS TR, serial No. 2YB00502) and the Toyota forklift (Serial No. 60539).

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,464 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:  On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure the Clark forklift (unknown model and serial number), and the Caterpillar forklift (model TC 60 DS TR, serial No. 2YB00502) were removed from service due to defects that affected the safe operation of the vehicles. The Clark forklift had inoperable horn, backup alarm, and was missing a data plate and a seatbelt. The Caterpillar forklift had an inoperable horn, and a missing seatbelt.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure the Clark forklift (unknown model and serial number), and the Caterpillar forklift (model TC 60 DS TR, serial No. 2YB00502) were examined for defects prior to placing them into service. The Clark forklift had inoperable horn, backup alarm, and was missing a data plate and a seatbelt. The Caterpillar forklift had an inoperable horn, and a missing seatbelt.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,180 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that the Delta drill press, model #11-990, serial #49832, was provided with a chuck guard.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,464 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:   On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that the Central Machinery 8" bench grinder, item #39798, was provided with a guard to cover the spindle end, and nut on the left side of the machinery.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $0 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:   On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program. Employees are using chemicals including, but not limited to Prime Guard Ultrapure Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Star Fire AW 32, Kimball Midwest Torq "CB" corrosion blasting penetrating oil, O'reily brake parts cleaner, oxygen and  acetylene.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 23, 2021

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   On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that safety data sheets were provided in the workplace for each chemical that was in use. Employees are using chemicals including, but not limited to Prime Guard Ultrapure Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Star Fire AW 32, Kimball Midwest Torq "CB" corrosion blasting penetrating oil, O'reily brake parts cleaner, oxygen and  acetylene.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   On or about 3/29/21, the employer failed to ensure that employees were  provided hazardous communication training. Employees are using chemicals including, but not limited to Prime Guard Ultrapure Diesel Exhaust Fluid, Star Fire AW 32, Kimball Midwest Torq "CB" corrosion blasting penetrating oil, O'reily brake parts cleaner, oxygen and  acetylene. No training has been conducted.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders  are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury:  On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the employees utilizing ladders to gain access to tractor trailers, storage areas etc., inspected them prior to initial use in each work shift. Ladders including but not limited to the 20' Werner extension ladder, model #D1120-2.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 12, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(a): The employer did not have an emergency action plan whenever an OSHA standard in this part requires one:  On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the employees were provided with a verbal emergency action plan. Employees were uncertain if they should evacuate or attempt to put out a fire.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the fire extinguishers were mounted and identified in the back building. The fire extinguisher in the front of the back building was resting on a shelf and was not identified, and the fire extinguisher in the rear of the back building was not identified.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the fire extinguishers including but not limited to the Ansul Sentry ABC and unknown make ABC, in the back building, were visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

Jun 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   On or about 3/19/2021, the employer failed to ensure that the fire extinguishers including but not limited to the Ansul Sentry ABC and unknown make ABC, in the back building,  were subject to an annual maintenance check. The previous annual maintenance check was completed in February 2020.