OSHA Inspection: TC MOTORCYCLES, LLC

Issued

Aug 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $10,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards:  a. At the facility located at 6407 Blanding Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida 32244: On or about June 13, 2022, employees performing powered industrial truck (forklift) operations were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by type hazards, while operating a Nissan-brand forklift that did not have an installed seat belt, or other means of restraint, to ensure the employees remain safely inside the operator's compartment in the event of a sudden, unexpected motion. The employer did not ensure that a forklift operator restraint device or seat belt was installed and used.

Issued

Aug 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $6,215

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) through a certification that included the name of the operator, the date of the training, that date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:   a. At this location at 6407 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244: On or about June 13, 2022,  the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training.