OSHA Inspection: BRUIN LOGISTICS LLC

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist 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.  On or about June 5, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that each employee tasked with operating powered industrial vehicles such as, but not limited to, the propane fueled Yale, Toyota and  Mitsubishi forklifts were adequately trained through a combination of formal instruction, practical training and evaluation prior to operating the vehicles throughout the facility. Powered industrial vehicle operators and pedestrians were exposed to potential struck-by and crushing hazards in that employees operated the vehicles without the benefit of training.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 19, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not maintain certification that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), containing information including the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  a) On or about June 5, 2025, the employer did not maintain certification records for employees that operate the powered industrial vehicles, including the sit down forklifts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19 (d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.