OSHA Inspection: KD PANTHER, INC.

Issued

2024-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $4034.00 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) On or about April 18, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazards of struck-by forklift, in that 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 was not provided to employees operating the forklift. Location: Repair shop/ garage area.

Issued

2024-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3227.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.   (a) On or about April 18, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards (such as corrosives, flammables, and explosives) in that employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area. Location: Repair shop/ garage area.