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346945942
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0112300
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2023-08-31
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120 RALCO WAY, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2023-08-31
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2074591 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2249.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
3214.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. (a) Paint Bench Area: On or about 08/31/2023, the employer did not ensure that employees received a medical evaluation clearing them to voluntarily use a 3M half-face elastomeric respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 A |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2249.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
3214.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. (a) Small Used Parts Storage Area: On or about 08/31/2023, the employer did not ensure that aisles were kept clear and in good repair with no obstructions across or in aisles, which exposed employees to slip, trip and fall hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2249.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
3214.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work. (a) Shop Area: On or about 08-31-2023, employees were exposed to caught-in type hazards by utilizing a bench grinder that was not equipped with tool work rests. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100243 C03 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-11-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2249.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
3214.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-12-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel. (a) Shop Area: On or about 08-31-2023, employees were exposed to caught-in type hazards by utilizing Milwaukee angle grinders that were not equipped with safety wheel guards. |
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343655346
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0112300
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2018-12-12
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120 RALCO WAY, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2018-12-12
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2019-04-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1303704 |
| Health |
Yes |
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343037040
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0112300
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2018-03-23
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120 RALCO WAY, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2018-03-23
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1318744 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-07 |
| Current Penalty |
3049.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3049.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1365534 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2019-04-08 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
11366.0 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2019-04-30 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iii): Each employee was not protected from falling into a stairway floor hole by a fixed guardrail system on all exposed sides, except at the stairway entrance: Facility: On 03/23/2018, a stairway, allowing access to a lower level of the building, was open-sided on three sides. Employees using adjacent storage racks would be exposed to falls in excess of nine (9) feet onto the stairway and the lower level of the building. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B11 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1365534 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2019-04-08 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2019-04-30 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements: Facility: A stairway leading to the lower level of the building, having more then 3 treads and 4 risers, was not equipped with handrails on both sides of the stairway in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-21 |
| Current Penalty |
1829.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1829.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1365534 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2019-04-08 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
3751.0 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2019-04-30 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): Facility: When employees used, and were exposed to, hazardous chemicals the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program with those requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (ii). These chemicals include, but are not limited to, solvent-based lubricants, used motor oils and coolants, and solvent-based spray paints. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1365534 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2019-04-08 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2019-04-30 |
| Citation text line |
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: Facility: Employees who used, and were exposed to, hazardous chemicals while conducting Jeep parts recycling activities did not receive effective training and information on hazardous chemicals used in their workplace. The hazardous chemicals used include, but are not limited to, solvent-based lubricants, paints, used motor oils, engine coolants, and transmission fluids. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-06-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Inspection NR |
1365534 |
| FTA Issuance Date |
2019-04-08 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
212.0 |
| FTA Final Order Date |
2019-04-30 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: Facility: When employees were required to use personal protective equipment during automobile recycling activities, the employer did not verify, through written certification, that a hazard assessment had been performed. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: Facility: The employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers in the facility had been visually inspected at least monthly: 1) Adjacent to the front of the facility: A fire extinguisher, set out for employee use, had not received a monthly, or annual inspection since 1981; 2) Next to the Computer Area: A fire extinguisher had not received a monthly inspection since 2015. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E03 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-05-07 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-05-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-06-04 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Facility: In at least two instances the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers, available for employee use in an emergency, had not received an annual maintenance check. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19030019 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-07-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
311.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
311.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-21 |
| Nr Instances |
7 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated: As of July 27, 2018, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement was completed for the violations from Inspection 1303704, issued on 5-7-18, with a final order date of 6-4-18. |
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341534626
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0112300
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2016-06-09
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33 ACORN STREET, SUITE 105, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2016-06-09
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2019-09-13
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1098557 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that the workplace was kept in a clean and orderly condition, which created blocked aisles and tripping hazards throughout the storage area. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 A |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that there was sufficient safe clearance to maneuver the forklift in the storage area. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that product was stored in a secure manner to avoid sliding or collapse. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that the building and equipment main disconnects were clear of stored products. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer allowed flexible electrical cords to be strung over and through pallet racking systems, as well as a fire suppression pumping unit and various hooks in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket): (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that flexible power cords were inspected before use. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2016-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-07-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2016-07-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: (a) Worksite: On or about 6/9/2016, the employer did not ensure that a damaged extension cord used to power computer equipment in the shipping area was taken out of service. |
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336970405
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0112300
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2012-10-17
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10 AMBROSE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908
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| Inspection Type |
Prog Related
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2012-10-17
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2015-05-29
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2012-11-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-01-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5). Worksite: Employees were not trained to operated powered industrial trucks. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100253 B04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-11-26 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1440.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-12-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
12 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders shall not be stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment. Work area: Oxygen and Acetylene tanks were stored together in the work area of the building. |
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