OSHA Inspection: KIMBILL INC.

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4911.00 · Current $4911.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the struck-by or crushing hazards when operating a forklift without the use of a restraint device:  (a) On May 30, 2023; and at times prior, employees operated the Hyster model H80FT, S/N S005V05160N without the use of a an operable personal restraint system.   NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1): A 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 May 30, 2023 or at times prior thereto; a forklift with a broken seatbelt latch was not removed from service or repaired prior to operation.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-09-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4911.00 · Current $4911.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure each forklift 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 May 30, 2023; and at times prior, employees operated the Hyster model H80FT, S/N S005V05160N to move lumber throughout the lumber yard and load delivery trucks.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.