OSHA Inspection: ZIEGLER BOLT & PARTS CO.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $3414.00 Reduced

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 August 31, 2021, the employer did not inspect the safe working condition of the portable ladder/stair that is used to reach product off storage racks.  The ladder/stair in use had damaged and bent lower horizontal bracing and bent vertical corner upright reducing the structural integrity and safe working capacity of the ladder/stair.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.  On or about August 31, 2021, the employer had tagged out and removed damaged ladder/stair from service.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2048.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(g)(2):Facilities were not provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and/or for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes:  On or about August 31, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that flushing solutions and/or stations were made available to employees who may be exposed to powered industrial vehicles battery fluids when batteries are changed out, fluids topped off or and accidental leakage of fluids occur.  At the time of the inspection, there was a two pack of eye flushing solution handing on the wall in the front of the warehouse that was opened, half full and expired in 2002.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2048.00 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:   On or about August 31, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that a powered industrial vehicle was removed from service when a defect of a  broken overhead light that was hanging by its wires from its socket just below the top rack of the vehicle.  This was found on a Crown stand up vehicle, #6, serial #1A148655.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-04 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:  On or about August 31, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that powered industrial vehicles were inspected prior to being placed in to service and operated.  A Crown stand up vehicle, #6, serial #1A148655, was fond to have an overhead light that was broken and hanging by its wires from its socket near where the operator stands when operating the vehicles.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2048.00 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 August 31, 2021, the employer failed to develop and implement a Hazard Communication Program in the workplace for employees who may come into contact with various chemicals as part of their normal job duties.   Although employees do not work directly with chemicals, employees are loading and unloading various delivery vehicles that have various chemicals already on board.

Issued

2021-09-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-18 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:  On or about August 31, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that all employees were trained in Hazard Communication, Chemical Right To Know.  Although employees do not work directly with chemicals, employees are loading and unloading various delivery vehicles that have various chemicals already on board.