OSHA Inspection: BUSINESS INTERIORS FLOOR COVERING

Issued

Dec 7, 2001

Abate by

Jan 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to crushing hazard created by structural collapse of the
metal storage rack system:
(a) Location - Warehouse Storage Area:
On or about 7/9/01, three metal storage racks, holding carpet rolls, had
structural
damage exposing the employees to the hazard of being struck or crushed by
falling
carpets.
Among other methods, feasible means of abatement methods include:
(1) To repair or replace all damaged metal storage racks as per
manufacturer's
specifications.
(2) To develop a maintenance program designed to recognize weakness in the
rack
system, in order to prevent a structural collapse.
(3) To follow rack manufacturer recommendations regarding proper storage
and use.
(4) To instruct the employees of the approved rack load capacities,
enabling them to
verify the maximum amount of material that could be safely stored.

Issued

Dec 7, 2001

Abate by

Jan 4, 2002

Issued

Dec 7, 2001

Abate by

Jan 4, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 7, 2001

Abate by

Jan 4, 2002