OSHA Inspection: TEX-NET

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $793.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area, Back Exit: On or about 4/8/21, the back exit was blocked by boxes, spools, and extension cords.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment was isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area: On or about 4/8/21, the employer did not develop and implement a Lock Out/Tag Out program that included energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections for employees that set up and maintain knitting and warper machines.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $789.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iii):Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which included the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area: On or about 4/8/21, the employer did not ensure that monthly hook inspections with a written certification were performed on the hook for the Budget 1 ton hoist.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv):Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which included the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area: On or about 4/8/21, the employer did not ensure that monthly hoist inspections with a written certification record were performed on the Budget 1 ton hoist.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $789.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area: On or about 4/8/21, the employer did not ensure inspections were performed on the Budget 1 ton hoist at least annually.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   a) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   b) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   c)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidd Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   d)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5 - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   e)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine Middle (No number, between Machines 5 & 7) - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   f)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 7 - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   g)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   h)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Yamasen Machine (no number) - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   i)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine (no number, next to Yamasen) - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   j)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Knitter 48 (last in row) - On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   k)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 4, Kidde Machine (first machine, no number) -  On or about 4/8/21, rotating cams (6) located below the needle bars were unguarded exposing employees to rotating parts. Employees leaned over cams to make adjustments to threads while the machine was in operation.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  b) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  c)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  d)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5 (Model: MO-51189-17-67)- On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  e)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine Middle (No number, between Machines 5 & 7) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  f)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 7 (Model: MO-51329-51-67) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  g)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  h)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Yamasen Machine (Model: FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  i)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine (no number, next to Yamasen Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  j)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Knitter 48 (last in row, Model ending in 1228) - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  k)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 4, Kidde Machine (first machine, Model: MO_51194-37-67) -  On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the knitting machine were exposed to an unguarded needle plate at the point of operation when making adjustments to the thread.  l) Warehouse Warper Area, Reiner Warper machine, Warper 1 - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the warper machine were exposed to an unguarded in-going nip point where the brace beam and fiber beam meet to pull frabic from spools onto the fiber beam.  Employees reach over the point of operation to make adjustments to the threads   m) Warehouse Warper Area, Reiner Warper machine, Warper 2 - On or about 4/8/21, employees operating the warper machine were exposed to an unguarded in-going nip point where the brace beam and fiber beam meet to pull frabic from spools onto the fiber beam.  Employees reach over the point of operation to make adjustments to the threads   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(2)(i):All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.  a) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  b) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  c)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  d)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5, Model: MO-51189-17-67 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  e)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine Middle (No number, between Machines 5 & 7) - a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  f)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 7, Model: MO-51329-51-67 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  g)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  h)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Yamasen Machine, Model: FCR-8-130 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  i)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine (no number, next to Yamasen Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  j)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Knitter 48 (last in row, Model ending in 1228) - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  k)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 4, Kidde Machine, Model: MO-51194-37-67 -  On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft under the cams near the on/off buttons was unguarded.  l) Warehouse Warper Area, Reiner Warper 1 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft between the warper fiber beam and the motor was unguarded.  m) Warehouse Warper Area, Reiner Warper 2 - On or about 4/8/21, a horizontal rotating shaft between the warper fiber beam and the motor was unguarded.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i):Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  a) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the lower left side of the machine measured 1/2 inch in diameter and projected 3 inches.  b) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft used to hold the pattern chain on the left side of the machine measured 2.25 inches in diameter and projected 4 inches.  c) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the lower right side of the machine measured 1/2 inch in diameter and projected 3 inches.  d) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the top left side of the machine measured 2.25 inches in diameter and projected 2.25 inches.  e) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the right side of the machine measured 2 inches diameter and projected 3 inches.  f)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the top left of the machine measured 2 inches diameter and projected 4 inches.  g) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the bottom left of the machine measured 2 inches diameter and projected 2 inches.   h) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the right side of the machine measured 2 inches diameter and projected 3 inches.   i)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5,  Model MO-51189-17-67 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the left side of the machine measured 2.25 inches in diameter and projected 3.5 inches.  j)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5,  Model MO-51189-17-67 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the right side of the machine measured 2 inches in diameter and projected 3 inches.  k)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the left side of the machine measured 2 inches in diameter projected 6 inches.  l)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the left side of the machine measured 2.25 inches in diameter and projected 3.5 inches.  m)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Kidde Machine (no number, next to Yamasen Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the left side of the machine measured 2 inches in diameter and projected 4.5 inches.  n)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 4, Cocker Machine (Model: MO-51194-37-67) -  On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft on the left side of the machine measured 2 inches in diameter and projected 3 inches.  o) Warehouse Warper area, Reiner Warper Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, an unguarded shaft between the motor and the warper fiber beam measured 2 inches in diameter and projected 2 inches.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  b) Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  c)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  d)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 7 (Model MO-51329-51-67)- On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the left side of the machine were unguarded.  e)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  f)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Yamasen Machine (Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, pulleys on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)  a) Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belts on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  b) Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belt on the right side of the machine was unguarded.  c)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belt on the right side of the machine was unguarded.  d)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 5 (Model MO-51329-51-67)- On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belt on the left side of the machine was unguarded.  e)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belt on the right side of the machine was unguarded.  f)  Warehouse Manufacture area, Row 3, Yamasen Machine (Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, a 2 inch belt on the right side of the machine was unguarded.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, four sprocket wheels and two chains on the lower left side of the machine were unguarded.  b) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 1 - On or about 4/8/21, two sprocket wheels and one chain on the lower right side of the machine were unguarded.  c) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, four sprocket wheels and two chains on the lower left side of the machine were unguarded.  d) Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 2 - On or about 4/8/21, two sprocket wheels and one chain on the lower right side of the machine were unguarded.  e)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and one chain on the lower left side of the machine were unguarded.  f)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 1, Kidde Machine 6 (next to 2) - On or about 4/8/21, four sprocket wheels and two chains on the lower middle of the right side of the machine were unguarded.  g)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5 (Model MO-51189-17-67)- On or about 4/8/21, four sprocket wheels and three chains on the lower left on the left side of the machine were unguarded.  h)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Cocker Machine 5 (Model MO-51189-17-67)- On or about 4/8/21, sprocket wheels and chains on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  i)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 2, Kidde Machine 7 (Model MO-51329-51-67) - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and three chains on the left side of the machine were unguarded.  j)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, two sprocket wheels and one chain on the left side of the machine were unguarded.  k)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine 9 - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and three chains on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  l)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Machine (no number, next to Yamasen Model FCR-8-130) - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and three chains on the side of the machine were unguarded.  m)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Knitter 48 (last in row Model ending in 1228) - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and three chains on the left of the left side of the machine were unguarded.  n)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 3, Kidde Knitter 48 (last in row Model ending in 1228) - On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and three chains on the right side of the machine were unguarded.  o)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 4, Kidde Machine (Model MO-51194-37-67) -  On or about 4/8/21, two sprocket wheels and one chain on the left side of the machine was unguarded.  p)  Warehouse Manufacturing area, Row 4, Kidde Machine (Model MO-51194-37-67) -  On or about 4/8/21, three sprocket wheels and 3 chains on the right side of the machine was unguarded.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

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:  a) Warehouse Manufacturing Area: On or about 4/8/2021, the employer did not ensure that daily checks were performed on the Hyster propane powered forklift (Model: S50XL, Serial Number: A187V02551E) before use.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:  a)Warehouse Manufacture Area: On or about 4/8/2021, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited HC Harding So-Free textile lubricant.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  a)Warehouse Manufacture Area: On or about 4/8/2021, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees who used hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, HC Harding So-Free textile lubricant.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which the employees used:  a) On or about 4/8/2021, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet (SDS) for chemicals used by employees, such as, but not limited to the HC Harding SO-FREE textile lubricant.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.