OSHA Inspection: RHEEM SALES COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 11, 2008

Abate by

Oct 7, 2008

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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 being struck-by falling objects:
On or about May 12, 2008:
(a)Receiving Department - Storage racks manufactured by Penco Products,
Inc. did
not have each upright frame and/or frame protector secured to the floor.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to follow the rack manufacturer's installation instructions included in
its Penco Pallet Rack
Assembly Instructions, Storage Product, and Illustrated Price Book
publications.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.