OSHA Inspection: QUALITY PALLETS, INC.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $1,842 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles:  On or about February 1, 2023, an employee was exposed to eye injuries from the use of a Ryobi circular table saw without eye protection.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $1,842 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities on equipment and the employer had not established and implemented an energy control program; consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,947 · Current $1,474 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards and the employer had not conducted monthly fire extinguisher inspections, to ensure the fire extinguishers were undamaged, fully charged, and ready for immediate use.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards and the employer had not provided an educational program to employees, in order to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient stage firefighting.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about March 28, 2023, an employee was exposed to injury while operating a powered industrial truck without the employer first providing powered industrial truck operator training and evaluation, in accordance with 1910.178(l).   This training would include:  a.	Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), b.	Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and  c.	Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  On or about March 28, 2023, employees were exposed to injury while operating a powered industrial truck with safety defects, such as non-functioning lights and horn, and the employer had not taken the powered industrial truck out of service until repairs were made.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   On or about March 28, 2023, employees were exposed to injury while operating a powered industrial truck and the employer had not ensured daily forklift inspections were conducted.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,156 · Current $2,578 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1):  Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:   On or about February 1, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while using a Ryobi circular table saw, and the employer had not provided a hood enclosing the portion of the saw above the material being cut to guard against amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,156 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(2):  Handfed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:   On or about February 1, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while using a Ryobi circular table saw and the employer had not provided a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,156 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3):  Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs designed to provide adequate holding power for all thicknesses of materials being cut:   On or about February 1, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while using a Ryobi circular table saw and the employer had not provided anti-kickback fingers or dogs to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,156 · Current $2,578 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(g)(1):  Swing cutoff saw(s) were not provided with an automatically adjusting hood that completely enclosed the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while using two separate swing cutoff saws, which were not provided guarding through the use of a hood to cover that portion of the blade not in contact with the material being cut.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $1,842 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because electrical junction boxes and panelboards within the facility were missing covers.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,683 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because of the lack of strain relief on an electrical extension cord used to provide electrical power to a charger.

Issued

Apr 19, 2023

Abate by

May 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,210 · Current $1,105 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 February 1, 2023, employees were exposed to eye injuries and skin irritation while utilizing hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, propane, Bostitch lubricant,  Heet antifreeze, and aerosol spray paint; and the employer had not developed, implemented or maintained a written hazard communication program.