OSHA Inspection: SGM CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,457 · Current $3,457

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Warehouse Areas: On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer used extending forks on the  Yale LP forklift, model GLC155VXNEJE112, (serial #F879V02022P) that were not approved by the manufacturer. Employees used the attachment to lift bundles of granite weigh over 8000 pounds.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

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. Warehouse Areas: On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that powered industrial truck (PIT) training did not include practical training for employees operating the "Linde" diesel forklift  model H80D/900 (serial number H2X396F51077/2015)  "Komatsu" LP forklift, model # FG30SHT-12 (serial number Serial # 558607A)  and Yale LP forklift, model GLC155VXNEJE112, (serial #F879V02022P) who use the forklifts to move heavy slabs of granite.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

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)  Warehouse Areas: On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not remove from service the "Linde" diesel forklift  model H80D/900 (serial number H2X396F51077/2015) which was found to be leaking fluids from it's rear axel where the forklift was being used by employees to move slabs of granite.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(6):Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts, except as provided in paragraph (q)(12) of this section. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.  a. Warehouse Areas: On or about April 22,  2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer used counterweights on a Yale LP forklift, model GLC155VXNEJE112, (serial #F879V02022P) where the counter-weights were not approved by the forklift manufacturer as the forklift was used by employees to move heavy equipment.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d): Damaged or defective sling(s) were not immediately removed from service:  a). Warehouse floor (Ashley Sling - part # EE2-803/serial# 1323837-001-004): On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that damaged/defective lifting and/or recovery slings/straps were not replaced or removed from service. Slings were used by employees to lift slabs of Granite weighing at least 3000lbs.  b) Warehouse floor (Keeper black strap 3333lbs) On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that damaged/defective lifting straps were not replaced or removed from service. Slings were used by employees to secure slabs of Granite while unloading.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  (a) Warehouse Areas: On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that allow steel  slings used to hoist slabs of stone did not have an identification tag that identified the size, grade, rated capacity and reach while employees used these slings in daily job task.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) Throughout the establishment:  On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior,  the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: gas, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, liquified propane, 50/50 gas/oil mix.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  (a) Throughout the establishment:  On or about April 22, 2024, and times prior,  the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that safety data sheets were not available for employees using the chemicals, such as, but not limited to: gas, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, liquified propane, 50/50 oil mix.

Issued

Oct 8, 2024

Abate by

Nov 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Throughout the establishment: On or about April 22, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that training was not provided for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: gas, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, liquified propane, 50/50 gas/oil mix.