OSHA Inspection: C & C PALLET REMANUFACTURING. INC.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Main Building; Front Entrance: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation hazards while conducting pallet nailing operations without a visible fire exit.  The employer failed to provide an exit sign illuminated with at least five-foot candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source or distinctive in color.  b) Main Building; Back Entrance: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation  hazards while conducting pallet nailing operations without a visible fire exit.  The employer failed to provide an exit sign illuminated with at least five-foot candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source or distinctive in color.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,783 · Current $1,892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Toyota Forklift Truck (Model 50-8FGU25 Serial 11244) without proper operator training and certification.  b) On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Toyota Forklift Truck (Model 50-8FGU25 Serial 11243) without proper operator training and certification.  c) On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Toyota Forklift Truck (Model 50-8FGU25 Serial 97556) without proper operator training and certification.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,783 · Current $1,892 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(ii): A powered industrial truck was left unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle, and it is not in view:  a) On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards due to forklift operators leaving the Toyota Forklift Truck (Model: 50-8FGU25 Serial: 11244) unattended for approximately 2 minutes and the operator was 25 ft or more away from the vehicle.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Abate by

Jun 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

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) Main Building: On or about December 17, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that the pallet tear down machine (Smart Products Model: 64" 1 Person Dismantler Serial: 052114-641MHD) was fully guarded in that employees were exposed to caught in hazards while in operation.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Air hose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected.  (a) Green Building: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while utilizing air hoses to a pneumatic nail gun.  The air hose was attached to the hose fitting by a worm drive type hose clamp which was not designed for use on an air hose.  b) Main Building: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while utilizing air hoses to a pneumatic nail gun.  The air hose was attached to the hose fitting by a worm drive type hose clamp which was not designed for use on an air hose.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $2,365 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  a) Green Building: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to arc flash hazards when working around electrical outlets on the pneumatico machine (Pneumatico Model WT2 Serial WT2.0147)that did not have a faceplate installed.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,310 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(f)(1): Conductors used for general wiring were not insulated:  a) Green Building: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while working around exposed wires that were connected to but not limited to a pneumatico, nail gun, air compressor, and generator.

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Green Building; East wall: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to permanently power equipment such as but not limited to the pneumatic nail gun, Quincy Air Compressor, and Generator.  b) Green Building; Adjacent to Pneumatico's: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to permanently power equipment such as but not limited to the pneumatic nail gun, table saw, and angle grinder.  c) Green Building; West wall: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to permanently power equipment such as but not limited to the Pneumatico machine (Model PT-1900, Serial 1900.0139.Z).  d) Green Building; Adjacent to Pneumatico's: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord as a substitute for fixed wiring to permanently power equipment such as but not limited to the Pneumatico machine (Model WT2, Serial WT2.0147).

Issued

May 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):Flexible cords and cables may not be used where run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors:  a) Green Building; West wall: On or about December 17, 2024, employees were exposed to shock hazards while using equipment attached to flexible cord that was observed running up and over the west wall, continuing outside, connected to a red extension cord.