OSHA Inspection: ADLER PELZER GROUP

Issued

May 9, 2024

Abate by

May 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131

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 while operating a powered overhead crane:  a. Adler Pelzer Group, 1150 N Wynn Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616: On or about February 14, 2024, the hook of the Caldwell 3 ton Spreader Beam used on the R&M overhead crane in the "Ford Area," did not maintain a functional safety latch mechanism, effectively closing the hooks' throat. Employees using the overhead crane with spreader beam in this condition were exposed to crushing injuries associated with displaced loads.

Issued

May 9, 2024

Abate by

Jun 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $6,913

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.   a.  Adler Pelzer Group, 1150 N Wynn Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the work floor, located in and around Trim Press area was maintained in so far as possible a clean condition.  Oil leaking onto the floor from the Trim Press exposed employees to slip and fall hazard.  b.  Adler Pelzer Group, 1150 N Wynn Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the work floor, located in and around Carpet Line water jet area was maintained in so far as possible a dry condition.  water from the water jet exposed employees to slip and fall hazard.

Issued

May 9, 2024

Abate by

Jun 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131

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):  a. Adler Pelzer Group, 1150 N Wynn Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616: On or about January 29, 2024,  the employer did not ensure the point of operation of the Trim Press was adequately guarded. The horizonal light curtains position at the rear of the trim press were inoperable, permitting employees to access the point of operation during a cycle, exposing employees to crushing hazards.

Issued

May 9, 2024

Abate by

Jun 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a. Adler Pelzer Group, 1150 N Wynn Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616: On or about February 14, 2024, the employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated to ensure employees have the knowledge and skills to operate the forklift. Certification shall include the name of the operator, date of the training, the date of the evaluation and the identity of the person(s) performing the training and evaluation.