OSHA has inspected Ralph Smith Co. 2 times in Utah since 2002.
The latest one began on Sep 13, 2023 after a complaint, in Woods Cross.
Those inspections ended with 3 citation items: 2 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $2,250 and now stand at $1,125, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for transportation and warehousing employers since 2015 is $2,408, and Ralph Smith Co. averages $1,125 (1 cited inspection).
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Watch this company847 West 500 South, Woods Cross, UT 84087 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Oct 12, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 12, 2023 | Final |
847 W 500 S, Bountiful, UT 84010 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2002 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
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