KEWANEE, IL —
OSHA Inspection: MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC in 2000 KENTVILLE RD, KEWANEE, IL 61443 (NAICS 423110). OSHA activity number 345312649.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Site address
- 2000 KENTVILLE RD
- City
- KEWANEE
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61443
- Mailing
- 2000 KENTVILLE RD, KEWANEE, IL 61443
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
- 423110
- Employees
- 65
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,510 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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 May 17, 2021, Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards and the employer did not get the forklift manufacturer's written approval before modifying the modifications and additions of the powered industrial truck, on the following: a. The fifth wheel addition to the forks of the powered industrial truck; and b. A hole made on the forks of the Doosan Forklift.
Recent events (4)
- — P (S) $4500
- — P (S) $4500
- — I (S) $4500
1910.178 L03 II B
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $7,510 · Current $2,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(B): Powered industrial truck operators had not received initial training in the following work-place related topics: Composition of loads to be carried and load stability On or about May 17, 2021, the employer had not conducted training over the work-place related topics, such as, composition of loads during activities involving lifting/flipping/turning trailers, with the use of powered industrial trucks to move the tubs down the assembly line.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2250
- — Z (S) $7510
1910.178 L03 II C
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(C): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in workplace related topics for load manipulation, stacking and unstacking: On or about May 17, 2021, the employer had not conducted training over the work-place related topics, such as but not limited to, load manipulation, during activities involving lifting/flipping/turning trailers, with the use of powered industrial trucks to move the tubs down the assembly line.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L03 II E
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 11, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(E):Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in work-related topics such as narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle would be operated: On or about May 17, 2021, the employer had not conducted training over the work-place related topics, such as but not limited to, restricted places during activities involving lifting/flipping/turning trailers, with the use of powered industrial trucks to move the tubs down the assembly line.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 M05 II
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $7,510 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii):A powered industrial truck shall not be left unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in view. On or about May 17, 2021, a forklift operator left a powered industrial truck unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, and the operator is 25ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicles and its not in view.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4500
- — Z (S) $7510
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $10,513 · Current $6,300 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): On or about May 17, 2021, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards due to lack of adequate point of operation machine guarding on the press brakes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6300
- — Z (S) $10513
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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 345312649.
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