OSHA Inspection: UNITED RENTALS

Issued

Oct 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  (a) 418 Southgate Court, Mickleton, NJ 08056 Garage: A mechanical safety device such as, but not limited to, a cylinder lock was not provided for the control of hazardous energy while employees performed maintenance or repair under the raised hydraulic boom of the Magni Telescopic Handler, Model TH 5,5.19-D7/D on or about 4/28/25. Under the Magni Operations Manual for this equipment, a cylinder lock was one method for lockout and tagout. Another manufacturer approved method available to the employer was the use of a gantry/overhead crane with appropriate rigging (without a cylinder lock)   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 17, 2025

Abate by

Jan 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  (a)418 Southgate Court, Mickleton, NJ 08056  Garage:  An employee that was required to service a malfunctioning hydraulic boom on a Magni Telescopic Handler, Model TH 5,5.19-D7/D did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation of the boom, on or about 4/28/25.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 17, 2025

Abate by

Nov 13, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(n)(2)(ii):The load was not attached to the load block hook by means of slings or other approved devices:  a)418 Southgate Court, Mickleton, NJ 08056  Garage:  A tie down strap with a rated load capacity of 3,333 pounds was used to suspend the boom on the Magni Telescopic Handler, Model TH 5,5.19-D7/D that weighed 8,010 pounds while performing repairs, on or about 4/28/25.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 17, 2025

Abate by

May 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $165,514 · Current $165,514

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  (a)418 Southgate Court, Mickleton, NJ 08056  Garage:  Procedures were not utilized when servicing or repairing the Magni Telescopic Handler, Model TH 5,5.19-D7/D.  An employee was fatally struck by the raised hydraulic boom that was not properly secured on or about 4/28/25.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.