OSHA Inspection: FUTURE ENTERPRISES, INC

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

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 struck by and crushing hazards working on the ground around heavy mobile equipment including, forklift and front-end loader traffic.   (a) On October 30, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the company did not establish a traffic management plan which designated pedestrian walkways for safely transiting from the sorting areas within the facility to the breakroom.    NOTE: 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

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 struck-by and crushing hazards by forklifts and front-end loaders.   (a)  On October 30, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided with high-visibility garment when working around mobile equipment.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, a hazard assessment was not completed for the material recovery facility.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to eye injury from flying debris were not wearing safety glasses or were wearing prescription eyewear that did not meet the ANSI Z87.1 standard

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.135(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to head injuries from overhead work on the sorting lines.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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  (a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to hand injuries when handling recycling material during the course of their work duties

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,646 Reduced

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  struck-by or crushing hazards when operating a forklift without the use of a restraint device:   a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto; the employer did not require forklift operators to wear the seatbelts while operating the forklifts

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, forklifts were in use with damaged tires worn past the wear line for forklifts including, but not limited to, Hyster #313 with serial number: L177V14513L and Hyster #113 with serial number: L177V14514L

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $11,292

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(n)(4):Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view:  (a) On or about October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees operating a forklift, were driving forward with their view obstructed by the load of two stacked bales including, but not limited to the operation of Hyster #313, Model H50FT with Serial No. L177V14513L

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  (a) On or about October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees operating a forklift, were driving forward with their view obstructed by the load of two stacked bales including, but not limited to the operation of Hyster #313, Model H50FT with Serial No. L177V14513L

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2):The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) On or about October 26, 2023, an employee was struck by a forklift resulting in in-patient hospitalization that was not reported until four days later, on October 30, 2023

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior there to, employees operate forklifts to move material and bales throughout the facility and yard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(i): 1910.178(l)(4)(i):  The powered industrial truck operators were not trained and evaluated once in three years.   a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior there to, employees operate forklifts to move material and bales throughout the facility and yard.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, forklifts including but not limited to, Hyster model H50FT, SN: L177V14514L, were used with a rotator attachment to move materials in metal boxes and compressed bales.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a) On October 30, 2023 and at times prior thereto, forklifts including but not limited to, Hyster model H50FT, SN: L177V14514L, did not have an updated data plate to include the rotator attachment.