Inspection 346008469 OPENED JUN 7, 2022Closed
Carr. #2 Km. 67.9 Bo. Santana, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Temporary Help Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Sign Manufacturing · NAICS 339950
Since 2019, OSHA inspectors have visited Protalents in Puerto Rico 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 7, 2022 as part of a related case, in Arecibo.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $4,500; today they stand at $1,800, 60% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Protalents averages $1,800 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this companyCarr. #2 Km. 67.9 Bo. Santana, Arecibo, PR 00612 · Temporary Help Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Caribbean Sign Supply Sabana Llana Ind Park Lote 4, San Juan, PR 00926 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 29, 2019: Employee fractures toes when struck by falling forklift fork
At 2:15 p.m. on June 29, 2019, an employee was operating a forklift moving a dog house without a load backrest in place. While moving the forks and adjusting the house to to accomodate the load, the left fork fell approximately 4 feet onto his left foot. The employee incurred fractures to all of his toes and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $900 | Sep 25, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $2,250 | $900 | Sep 25, 2019 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.136(a)
(a) General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)
(l) Operator training. (1) Safe operation. (i) The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).
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