OSHA Inspection: AG-PRO OHIO, LLC

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $9,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 exposed to fall hazards.   a. On or about February 28, 2023, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10.5 feet while working from the elevated forks of a Harlo Products, HC 5600, forklift in order to access the top shelf of an exterior storage rack.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $5,357 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(2)(i): (2) Hoist areas.  The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee in a hoist area is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by:   a.  On or about March 14, 2023 and days prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling to the lower level while working at the hoist area of the parts storage area by an acceptable means of fall protection, such as, but not limited to, guardrailing, thereby exposing employees to a nine foot fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b):  (b) Guardrail systems.  The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements:  29 CFR  1910.29(b)(1): (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface.  The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D-11).   a.  On or about March 14, 2023 and days prior, the employer did not the ensure that the guardrail system located at the parts storage area was at least 39 inches above the walking-working surface, thereby exposing employees to a nine foot fall hazard to the lower level.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $5,357 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6):  Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.  a.  On or about March 14, 2023 and days prior, the employer did not the ensure that the exit sign was illuminated at the designated service shop exit doors.

Issued

Jun 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $4,618 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.  a.  On or about March 14, 2023 and days prior, the employer did not the ensure that the area in front of the service shop electrical panel was not used as a storage location for tools and equipment items.