OSHA Inspection: KPOWER GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $8036.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l).  (a) In the warehouse, located at 200 Interstate South Drive, Suite 180, McDonough, GA: On or about October 5, 2023, and at times prior, one employee operating a forklift was exposed to a struck by hazard, in that they were not provided practical training and evaluation of their performance, prior to operating the forklift.

Issued

2023-12-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) In the warehouse, located at 200 Interstate South Drive, Suite 180, McDonough, GA: On or about October 5, 2023, and at times prior, one employee who was changing out the propane tank mounted on the powered industrial truck (PIT), was not provided with effective personal protective equipment when exposed to explosive chemical and frostbite.