Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-01-28
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Case Closed |
2014-07-31
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
870429 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-01 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
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) Washington Ave. refrigerated warehouse, stairwell 5th, 4th, and 3rd floor: Stairwell was not kept clean in a sanitary condition free of hazards. Chunks of ice were frozen on the stairways and stair landings, which poses a slippery hazard to employees who use the stairwell frequently to move between floors and to escape in cases of emergency. On or about 01/28/14. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-22 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked. a) Washington Ave. refrigerated warehouse, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th floor: Permanent aisles and passageways in the freezers were not marked. Employees used 37 inches wide forklifts to move items in aisles that were between 65 to 75 inches wide, and placed and stored items in aisle space which reduces clearance space for safely handling mechanical equipment. On or about 01/28/14. |
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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 |
2013-08-21
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Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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Case Closed |
2014-01-30
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
845051 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
934867 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-27 |
Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes was not free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. a) 4th floor by stairwell A, The employer did not ensure that the emergency exit leading to Hall Street was not blocked with pallets of commercial storage goods. There was no other exit on the floor. Condition noted on 08/21/13. b) 2nd floor by stairwell B, The employer did not ensure that the emergency exit leading to Hall was not blocked with pallets of commercial storage goods. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route. a) 4th floor by stairwell A, The employer did not ensure that exit routes had sufficient lighting. The automatic lighting system on the fourth floor was not operating during the time of the walk around. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit." a) 2nd floor by stairwell B, The employer did not ensure that the emergency exit leading to Hall Street was clearly marked with a sign reading "Exit". Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. a) Battery charging area, The employer did not provide a face shield as recommended by the lead acid batteries material safety data sheets (MSDS). Employees are required to top off batteries which according to the MSDS are a corrosive. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a): Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Battery charging station, The employer did not provide hand protection such as neoprene gloves to employees who are exposed to chemical burns when topping off lead acid batteries which according to the material safety data sheet causes skin burns. Condition was noted on or about 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.13. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. a) Battery charging area, The employer did not provide an eyewash to employees who are required to top off lead acid batteries that according to the material safety data sheets is a corrosive. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
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). a) Throughout the facility, The employer did not ensure that an employee was initially trained to operate a WP 3000 powered industrial truck. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100178 O02 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-17 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Only loads within the rated capacity of the truck shall be handled. a) On the second floor storage unit, The employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks were not overloaded. A WP 3000 series powered industrial truck that had a manufacturer maximum weight capacity of 4500 lbs. was observed moving a load that according to the label on the pallet weighed 22,500 lbs. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
1280.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not 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, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: a) In work area, The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who are required to top off Crown electric lead acid batteries with water. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use. a) In work area, The employer did not provide material safety data sheets for employees who are required to top off the Crown electric lead acid batteries with water. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
01005C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-02-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets. a) In work area, The employer did not provide training for employees who are required to top off the Crown electric lead acid batteries with water. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
Issuance Date |
2013-12-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-16 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-01-14 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
14 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear. a) Third floor storage area, Both the light switch and electrical socket were missing faceplates exposing employees to live wires. FLUKE volt tester showed that the insulated exposed wires were live. Condition noted on 08/21/13. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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