BRIDGEVIEW, IL —
OSHA Inspection: RAPID PALLETS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of RAPID PALLETS, INC. in 9700 S. HARLEM AVE., BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 346183502.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- RAPID PALLETS, INC.
- Site address
- 9700 S. HARLEM AVE.
- City
- BRIDGEVIEW
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60455
- Mailing
- 9700 S. HARLEM AVE., BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 321920
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2022
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $7,252 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices. a. On or about August 31, 2022, facility, the employer did not provide effective training to affected and other employees to include all of the elements in (a) through (c), thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with unexpected re-energization of equipment. Employees are required to change the blade on the pallet dismantler and perform lockout of the machine without effective training.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7252
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2022
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $4,351 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. a. On or about August 31, 2022, in the facility, the employer did not ensure that compressed air was reduced to 30 p.s.i. or less prior to use by employees for cleaning purposes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2022
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $4,351 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On or about August 31, 2022, in the facility, the employer failed to ensure electrical wires were fully enclosed in a wall switch on southwest wall near air compressor , thereby exposing employees to accidental contact with electrical hazards. b. On or about August 31, 2022, in the facility, the employer failed to ensure electrical wires were fully enclosed in a junction box on southwest wall near air compressor, thereby exposing employees to accidental contact with electrical hazards. c. On or about August 31, 2022, in the facility, the employer failed to ensure electrical wires were fully enclosed in a junction box in employees break room, thereby exposing employees to accidental contact with electrical hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4351
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2022
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $8,701 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided. a. On or about August 31, 2022, facility, employees required to perform wood pallet manufacturing were exposed to the hazard of fire due to accumulations of wood dust on electrical equipment and floors. Rapid Pallets, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.22(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection #1358760, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 9700 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $6000
- — Z (R) $8701
1904.29 A
- Issued
- Oct 31, 2022
- Abate by
- Nov 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.29(a) A log of all Work-Related Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment: a. On or about August 31, 2022, in the facility, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300 logs for the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 as required. Rapid Pallets, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, its equivalent, or essentially similar standard 1904.29(a) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1358760 citation 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 9700 S. Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $0
- — Z (R) $0
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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 346183502.
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