OSHA Inspection: MTD USA LLC

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

Apr 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  (A) In the far left end of warehouse, near the maintenance desk and dock doors, on or about November 3, 2023, the employees were exposed to trip hazards, in that, the employer did not ensure that the walking-working surface was kept in a clean, orderly, sanitary condition.  B)

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.    (a) In the far-left end of warehouse, near the maintenance desk and dock doors, on or about November 3, 2023, the employees were exposed to slip hazards, in that, the employer did not ensure that the floor was kept in a dry condition.

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b):Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, nor available to employees for review.   a) Throughout the warehouse, on or about November 3, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that, no written emergency action plan was put in place or provided to employees.

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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 the far right corner of the warehouse, on or about November 3, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not assess the workplace hazards, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when employees work with chlorine.

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 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.  a) Throughout the warehouse, on or about November 3, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, the employer did not ensure employees were provided training and or evaluation prior to forklift operation.

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $5,808 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(a)(1): The purpose of this section is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The requirements of this section are intended to be consistent with the provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Revision 3. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets and employee training.   a.)Throughout the warehouse and outside in the yard, on or about November 3, 2023, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that, employees were not provided with effective information and training or safety data sheets when working with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Chlorine, "Zep" Degreaser and "HDX" Chlorinating Liquid. Employees did not receive information which included where to locate chemical safety data sheets (SDS), and the health and safety hazards of the chemicals being used throughout the warehouse.

Issued

Mar 25, 2024

Abate by

May 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $968 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a):The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  At MTD USA, LLC, located at 5101 Chattooga Drive, Lithonia, GA 30038, on or about November 3, 2023, the employer did not provide copies of all 300, 300A and 301 logs to an authorized representative within dour hours.