OSHA Inspection: DJS PALLET SURPLUS LLC

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2232.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about October 2, 2023 the employer DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 failed to ensure that employees operating a powered industrial vehicle Caterpillar lift truck (Model: 2C5000 S/N: AT9043061) were adequately trained. Untrained forklift operators are hazardous to other employees working in the direct vicinity, such as not ensuring attachments are secured to the forks and overloading by attaching platforms that are too large for the lift, increasing the likelihood of struck by incidents, tipping and rollovers.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:  On or about October 2, 2023 the employer DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 failed to ensure that employees completed daily examinations of the powered industrial vehicle Caterpillar lift truck (Model: 2C5000 S/N: AT9043061) before operating this equipment, exposing employees to potential for struck by hazards.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(7):Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:  On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure, when operators of a powered industrial vehicle are loading and unloading semi-truck trailers, that the brakes of the trailer are set, dock locks are attached and in working order, and wheel blocks are in place to ensure the trailer is connected at all times to the loading dock.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:  Instance A) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 1) was not guarded. Powered tension rubber tires that secure the blade in place were not guarded.  Instance B) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 3) was not guarded. Powered tension rubber tires that secure the blade in place were not guarded.  Instance C) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 4) was not guarded. Powered  tension rubber tires that secure the blade in place were not guarded.  Instance D) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 5) was not guarded. Powered tension rubber tires that secure the blade in place were not guarded.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  Instance A) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 1) blade point of operation was not guarded. Rotating 20' band saw blades used to cut pallet nails for production disassembly were not guarded.  Instance B) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 3) blade point of operation was not guarded. Rotating 20' band saw blades used to cut pallet nails for production disassembly were not guarded.  Instance C) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 4) blade point of operation was not guarded. Rotating 20' band saw blades used to cut pallet nails for production disassembly were not guarded.  Instance D) On or about October 2, 2023 employees at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883 were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards to the fingers, hands, and arms in that the Universal Machinery Sales Inc. MARK I - Multi-Purpose Band Saw Disassembler (Saw Number 5) blade point of operation was not guarded. Rotating 20' band saw blades used to cut pallet nails for production disassembly were not guarded.

Issued

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $893.00 · Current $447.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a):The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  On or about October 2, 2023 at DJ's Pallet Surplus LLC, within the facility located at 324 4th Avenue Tiffin OH 44883, the employer did not ensure OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Logs were maintained and kept.