OSHA Inspection: BRECO TRUCKING, INC.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2277.00 · Current $1366.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, in the break room, the emergency exit door was blocked by furniture placed in front of the door exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, in the break room, the employer did not ensure the exit door was equipped or identified with an "EXIT" sign exposing employees to entrapment hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3036.00 · Current $1822.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, document and use energy control procedures on equipment, such as but not limited to, the industrial woodwork machine at the facility when performing maintenance exposing employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3036.00 · Current $1822.00 Reduced

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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):   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure forklift operators were competent to operate forklifts by training and guidance by the trainer exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, where employees operated forklifts and had not completed the required training exposing employees to struck-by and run over hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3036.00 · Current $1822.00 Reduced

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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).  On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure each power industrial truck needing repairs was taken out of service for repairs such as but limited to the Clark forklift with the backup alarm not operational, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not have forklift operators examine forklifts daily for defects that need repairs exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  The horn was not operational on the Clark forklift and was not taken it out of service for repairs before being operated.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $426.00 · Current $256.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, at the west wall of the production area, the employer did not ensure employees had clear access to the fire extinguisher exposing employees to fire and smoke hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $426.00 · Current $256.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure operators of the Clark forklift were trained and certified to operate the equipment exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.  On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure each powered industrial truck operators were provided training and evaluation as required every three years exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $426.00 · Current $256.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, at the light switch on the north wall, the metal conduit was pulled away exposing internal wiring exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $426.00 · Current $256.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1): Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, at the conveyor panel box, 2 knockout holes were missing plugs exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2023-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $426.00 · Current $256.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.332(b)(2): 29 CFR  1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety.   On November 28, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure employees were properly trained to recognize and understand unsafe working conditions when working on or near machines such as but not limited to the industrial wood work machine exposing the employees to caught-in hazards.