OSHA Inspection: S.P. RICHARDS COMPANY

Issued

Mar 16, 2000

Abate by

Mar 23, 2000

Penalty

Initial $5,800 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5 - 104(a) Annotated Code of
Maryland:  The
employer did not furnish employment or a place of employment which were
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees:
(a)Date of Violation:02/08/00
Location:Warehouse
Condition:Wood slats, 5/8" thick, by 5" wide, by 34" long used to support
the
stock were not capable of supporting, without failure, the weight of an
employee.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to place permanent plaques throughout rack installations having the
permissible unit load
and warning, in clear and legible print, prohibiting employees from
climbing onto and into
the racks.  Develop and implement a safety program for the use of steel
storage racks.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training
certification, etc.) is required for this item.