OSHA Inspection: KANSAS CITY DECK SUPPLY LLC

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3972.00 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.  At the main facility, employee(s) engaged in material handling activities utilizing forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not train employee(s) on how to safely operate forklifts utilizing an adequate forklift training program.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3972.00 Reduced

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):  At the main facility, employee(s) engaged in material handling activities utilizing forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer allowed forklifts to be operated that had large pieces of rubber missing from the front tires making the forklift unstable and at risk of tipping over when it is operated.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  At the main facility, employee(s) engaged in forklift operations were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer allowed forklifts to be operated without daily inspections before being placed into operation.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  At the main facility, employee(s) engaged in material handling activities utilizing forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not conduct job hazard assessments or PPE hazard assessments, and did not select appropriate PPE for employee(s) to mitigate or reduce the risk of exposure to those hazards, to include eye protection, head protection, and hand protection.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  At the main facility, employee(s) engaged in material handling activities utilizing forklifts were exposed to struck by hazards. The employer did not provide a written certification that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed. The employer did not conduct PPE hazard assessments and did not certify that all areas of the facility had been assessed for adequate PPE for employee(s), to include for eye protection, head protection, and hand protection.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  At the main facility, the employer failed to develop a written hazard communication program to describe how the program would be implemented to include proper training, labeling, and the administration of safety data sheets, to address their hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to propane, which can cause cryogenic burns or injury, shortness of breath, drowsiness, headaches, and decreased coordination.

Issued

2025-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  At the main facility, employee(s) had not been provided effective information and training to recognize, evaluate, and control exposure to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to propane, which can cause cryogenic burns or injury, shortness of breath, drowsiness, headaches, and decreased coordination.