OSHA Inspection: WHALING CITY SEAFOOD DISPLAY AUCTION, INC.

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $5646.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Location: Cooler Area  On or about July 11, 2024, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards, and struck-by hazards while operating electric powered pallet jacks with loads due potholes in the concrete floor.

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $4840.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Location: Charging Station Area  On or about July 11, 2024. an eyewash station was not installed where the electric powered pallet jacks are charged and a 55-gallon drum containing a caustic cleaning/sanitizing solution is stored, exposing employees to eye injuries and vision loss.

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $5646.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  Location: Work Site  On or about July 11, 2024, employees, who were not trained were operating electric powered pallet jacks and a propane powered forklift exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 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):  Location: Work Site  On or about July 11, 2024, employees were operating electric powered pallet jacks and a forklift without being trained, evaluated and certified by the employer, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.