OSHA Inspection: PET SUPPLIES PLUS RACINE

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11385.00 · Current $5500.00 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:  (a) On or about November 30, 2022, the Big Joe Walk behind forklift (serial #346236) was not removed from service after it was determined to not be in serviceable and safe operating condition.  The forklift had observable hydraulic fluid leak and mast guard missing.

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-10 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:  (a) On and before November 30, 2022, daily examination/inspection of the Big Joe walk behind forklift was not being performed prior to being used for the shift.

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a) On or about  November 30, 2023, the Big Joe walk behind fork lift did not have effective guarding of the forklift mast implemented, in-that the 40 chain sprocket and chain drives below seven (7) feet was not guarded. This exposed employee(s) to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7590.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  (a) On or about November 30, 2022, and dates prior, the employer did not ensure that all employees assigned the responsibility of operating the Big Joe walk behind forklift lift had been trained to operate the forklift. This exposed the operator and employees working in the facility to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) On or about November 30, 2022, and dates prior, the rear building exit was obstructed by large trash can(s), mop buckets, and assorted other items which would impede egress in a time of emergency evacuation.

Issued

2023-04-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  (a) On or about November 30, 2023, the Big Joe walk behind fork lift data plate and warning placard(s) were damaged and not legible to read.