BLACKFOOT, ID ·
OSHA Inspection: BLACKFOOT APPLIANCE & FURNITURE, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BLACKFOOT APPLIANCE & FURNITURE, INC in 198 WEST BRIDGE STREET, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 (NAICS 442110). OSHA activity number 313357600.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BLACKFOOT APPLIANCE & FURNITURE, INC
- Site address
- 198 WEST BRIDGE STREET
- City
- BLACKFOOT
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83221
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 442110
- SIC code (legacy)
- 5712
- Employees
- 7
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2010
- Abate by
- Jan 5, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employees exposed to falling and crushing hazards relating to underhung hoist operations: a)Warehouse: On or about October 29, 2010 and times prior thereto while moving furniture, employees were lifted and lowered between floors on a platform attached to the Chester Electric Hoist. This hoist is not designed to safely lift, support, or otherwise transport people. b)Warehouse: On or about October 29, 2010 and times prior thereto the Chester Electric Hoist was used to transport employees and furniture with a wire rope that was worn and damaged. Modified in accordance with Informal Settlement Agreement Dated December 30, 2010. a)Warehouse: The Chester Electric Hoist used to move furniture was not inspected on a periodic basis. b)Warehouse: The Chester Electric Hoist used to lift furniture was not posted with a sign that prohibited employees froom riding on the hoist. Note 1) Feasible and acceptable abatement for this hazard may include, but is not limited to: a) Develop, implement, and enforce safe work practices for use of the lift assembly. This must include written guidance on acceptable use of the lift assembly, load limits, and prominently posted warning signs. The hoist must be used in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. b) Develop and implement an inspection and preventative maintenance program based on the frequency and severity of use as determined by a qualified person familiar with the process. Reference: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.16-2007, Overhead Hoist (underhung), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B20.1-1987, Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment, and manufacture's recommendations. Note 2) Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200.00
- · Z (S) $2400.00
1910.23 A08 I
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2010
- Abate by
- Jan 12, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1200.00
- · Z (S) $2400.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2010
- Abate by
- Jan 12, 2011
1910.23 D01
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2010
- Abate by
- Jan 12, 2011
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 313357600.
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