OSHA Inspection: GRANDPAW'S TOOL SHED RENTAL, INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.   On or about April 17, 2023, and at times prior thereto, walking-working surfaces such as but not limited to the extended tail trailer created a hazard in the following instances (a-b);  a) The tailgate had sharp metal that was protruding due to it having corroded and not replaced, exposing employees to trips, falls, and cuts when walking onto the tailgate and trailer when loading and unloading equipment; and   b) The trailer had loose/missing boards allowing large holes in the floor exposing employees to trips, falls and equipment being unstable during loading and unloading.

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.     On or about April 17, 2023, and at times prior thereto, walking-working surfaces on the trailer ramp and wooden deck was not able to support the maximum intended load for that surface causing equipment to fall exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Sep 29, 2023

Abate by

Oct 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition    On or about April 17, 2023, and at times prior thereto, walking-working surfaces on the trailer ramp and wooden deck were not inspected and maintained exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.