OSHA Inspection: FORMTEX PLASTICS CORPORATION

Issued

2022-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1492.00 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(s)  1. On or about March 17, 2022 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Toyota forklift SN: 39208 which had a non-operational strobe light.   2. On or about March 17, 2022 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Toyota forklift SN: 14976 which had a non-operational strobe light.

Issued

2022-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(i)(1):Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  On or about March 17, 2022 synthetic web slings were being used and were not marked or coded to show rated capacities.

Issued

2022-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(i)(9)(iii):Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  On or about March 17, 2022 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when using synthetic web slings which had ripped stitching and was not immediately removed from service.

Issued

2022-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4144.00 · Current $2486.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   On or about March 17, 2022 employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working near an electrical wall outlet, where the receptacle inserts were damaged.

Issued

2022-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $829.00 · Current $497.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): The employer failed to electronically submit information from form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  On or about March 17, 2022 The employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, or equivalent by March 2, 2022.