OSHA Inspection: NOR-AM ICE AND COLD, LLC

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,059 · Current $6,030 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was 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 temporary worker was permitted to operate a stand-up forklift without receiving formal instructions at a workplace located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas, thus was exposed to crushing hazards due to the employer not providing training to recognize and avoid the workplace hazards in the safe operation of stand-up forklifts.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I):  Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in other unique or potentially hazardous conditions of the workplace that could affect safe operation:  Employee(s) operating stand-up forklifts at a workplace located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas,were exposed to struck-by / crushing hazards due to the employer not providing training to recognize and avoid the workplace specific hazard of storage rack cross members or other objects entering the standup forklift operator's compartment.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $12,059 · Current $6,030 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure trainees operated a powered industrial truck only under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence:  On or about May 15, 2025, a temporary worker in training was not directly supervised at all times during the operation of a powered industrial truck in the warehouse located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas, thus was exposed to crushing hazards.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $10,050 · Current $5,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Employee(s) working along the northwest wall of the production room located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas were exposed to electrical hazards due to a receptacle box laying on the floor with a power cord that was being used as an extension cord.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,029 · Current $3,015 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  Employee(s) using an extension cord to charge a JLG scissor lift on the northeast corner of the dry warehouse located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas were exposed to electrical hazards due to no ground pin on the plug end of the power cord.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,029 · Current $3,015 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  (a) Employee(s) engaged in using the Powerhouse Charger (s/n: 051302909) at the B5 charging station located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas were exposed to electrical hazards due to the charging conductors exiting at the bottom of the charger were not protected from abrasions.  (b) Employee(s) engaged in using the Lantech wrapping machine in the cooler section of the warehouse located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas were exposed to electrical hazards due to the power cord exiting at the bottom of the machine was not protected from abrasions.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,038 · Current $4,019 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Employee(s) engaged in plugging electrical equipment into an outlet on the south side of the maintenance office wall located at 1301 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas were exposed to electrical hazards due to no faceplate, thus exposing energized conductors.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily:  On or about May 15, 2025, a  temporary worker operating a powered industrial truck on the dry side of the warehouse located at 1013 Oak Street, Elwood, Kansas, was exposed to struck-by / crushing hazards due to no pre-inspection being performed prior to the accident.