OSHA Inspection: SPRING KINGDOM INC

Issued

Feb 12, 2010

Abate by

Feb 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees a place of employment and a place of
employment which are
free from recognized hazards of being struck by falling materials which
are causing or likely to
cause death or serious physical harm to employees:
This violation was observed on or about November 17, 2009, on the
receiving dock
where employees were exposed to being struck by falling loads of inner
springs for
mattresses that was not secured or restrained from tipping while it was
being moved on
a four wheel dolly.
Among other feasible means of abatement to correct the identified hazard,
one method
would be to institute and enforce a policy in which employees are
prohibited from
moving unstable and unsecured loads; and to use appropriate mechanical
equipment that
would ensure a safe process to move heavy equipment or material.
Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19,within ten (10) calendar days of this
citation, the
employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to
establish,
communicate, and implement written procedures for moving materials and
equipment.