OSHA Inspection: KENNEDY TUBULAR PRODUCTS CO.

Issued

2024-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1645.00 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) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operated forklifts without having any formal training consisting instruction, lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video, or written material.  B) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operated forklifts without having an evaluation of the operators performance.

Issued

2024-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operated forklifts in the facility without the employer certifying that each operator had been trained and evaluated before releasing employees to operate the forklifts.

Issued

2024-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1645.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2)(i):The employer did not ensure that guardrails met the requirement that midrails that are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface.  A) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2023 in the shop: Employees working from the second level storage area were exposed to fall hazards due to a mid rail not being installed to protect employees from roughly an 8 foot fall.

Issued

2024-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operate a yellow Clark forklift without the brake and clutch peddles have grooving and/or anti-slip rubber for employees to safely apply the clutch or brake without employees feet slipping off the pedals.  B) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operate a yellow caterpillar forklift without the brake and clutch peddles have grooving and/or anti-slip rubber for employees to safely apply the clutch or brake without employees feet slipping off the pedals.  C) Kennedy Tubular Products Co. on or about March 07, 2024 in the shop: Employees operate a yellow Clark forklift with the seat being damaged and in need of repair.