TWINSBURG, OH —
OSHA Inspection: GREAT LAKES FASTENERS INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GREAT LAKES FASTENERS INC. in 2097 CASE PARKWAY NORTH, TWINSBURG, OH 44087 (NAICS 339993). OSHA activity number 348013673.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GREAT LAKES FASTENERS INC.
- Site address
- 2097 CASE PARKWAY NORTH
- City
- TWINSBURG
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44087
- Mailing
- 2204 EAST ENTERPRISE PARKWAY, TWINSBURG, OH 44087
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 339993
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 B09
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,620 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury. a) On or about January 31, 2025, employees using a 5-step mobile ladder stand to place and pick orders from the warehouse racking systems were exposed to fall hazards due to the employer not inspecting the ladders before use during each shift and/or more frequently to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury. mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms b) On or about January 31, 2025, employees using a 5- step mobile ladder stand platform to place and pick orders from the warehouse racking systems were exposed to fall hazards due to the employer not inspecting the ladders before use during each shift and/or more frequently to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury. The back right tire was bent.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $6620
1910.30 B01
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.30(b)(1): The employer did not train each employee on or before May 17, 2017 in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of equipment covered by this subpart before an employee uses the equipment. On or about January 31, 2025, the employer did not train each employee using the mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of equipment covered by this subpart.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.38 B
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(b):Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees. On or about January 31, 2025, the employer did not orally communicate the emergency action plan with employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.38 E
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(e): Training. An employer must designate and train employees to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other employees. On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to train employees on how to safely evacuate in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.145 C03
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3):Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s): On or about January 31, 2025, the employer did not ensure any safety instruction sign(s) were put on all step mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms located in the warehouse, letting employees know how to perform ladder inspections, proper set-up, proper climbing procedures, use handrails while ascending or descending, and overreaching could result in a fall.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years: On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that employees who were tasked with operating a powered industrial vehicle were evaluated and certified to operate at least once every three years.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- 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 which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii). On or about January 31, 2025, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard communication program was developed or implemented. Employees utilize hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to: Propane.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 15, 2025
- Abate by
- Jun 11, 2025
- 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: On or about January 31, 2025, the employer did not provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees work with chemicals including, but not limited to liquified petroleum gas.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348013673.
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