OSHA Inspection: GULF COAST PANAMA JACK, INC.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $8036.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to stuck-by and crush-by hazards:   a) Warehouse Department (Industrial Storage Racks): On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer required employees to use, work and walk in close proximity to industrial storage rack systems; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $1005.00 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):  a) Warehouse Department (Facility - Forklift Operations):  On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards in that powered industrial truck (forklift) training was not provided to employees operating forklifts while loading and unloading materials during warehouse activities.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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).   a) Warehouse Department (Facility - Forklift Operations):  On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards in that the employer failed to take out of service a KOMATSU Forklift Truck: Model No. FG 188T-17 with unsafe parts such as but not limited to leaking propane and broken front signal lights while employees were required to perform forklift operations.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 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) Warehouse Department (Facility - Forklift Operations):  On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards in that a daily shift inspection was not required or performed on powered industrial trucks (PITs) before employees carried out PIT warehouse activities.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries (OSHA Form 300A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  a) Facility:  On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to maintain the OSHA 300 Logs such as but not limited to Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) nor did a company executive certify that he or she examined the OSHA 300 Logs and that he or she reasonably believes, based on his or her knowledge of the process by which the information was recorded, that the annual summary is correct and complete.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Facility: On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to conduct the required personal protective equipment  (PPE) hazard assessment of the work areas to ensure employees were required to use adequate PPE such as but not limited to safety glasses (eye or face protection) or safety gloves (hand protection) during shipping and receiving activities to protect employees from hazards associated with warehouse operations.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) Warehouse Department (Industrial Storage Racks): On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to small puncture and laceration hazards in that hand protection (safety/work gloves) was not required or provided to employees performing warehouse operations such as but not limited to stacking splintered wooden pallets.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) Facility: On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that a written hazard communication program was developed, implemented, and/or maintained at the workplace for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane (Dimethylmethane ), and Gasoline throughout the facility.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).   a) Facility: On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to maintain and keep safety data sheets (SDS) readily accessible for employees working with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane (Dimethylmethane ) and gasoline.

Issued

2023-09-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Facility: On or about August 08, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to provide effective information and training for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Propane (Dimethylmethane ), where employees were required to work at or near on a daily basis.