OSHA Inspection: T.M. KENNEY'S, INC.

Issued

2011-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 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 hazards due to being struck by collapsing
industrial steel display racks.
a) Worksite, 236 N Main Street, Sayville, NY 11782 - On 05/07/11
employees were exposed
to crushing and fall hazards while disassembling an industrial steel
garage door display rack. The
rack collapsed injuring the employees.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, feasible method's of abatement to reduce this hazard
is to:
a. Follow manufacturers assembly instructions and drawings, (Ref.
The Emes Marketing Inc. (EMI) Garage Door Display Assembly
Instructions Page one: Please Note: Fore ease of assembly, all
panels should be assembled and garage doors should be installed
lying flat on the floor: Requires a minimum of three people.
b. Instruct the employees regarding the necessary precautions to
observe when disassembling the display, particularly the associated
hazard of removing the upper frame from the lower frame before
removing all the sliding display door panels.
Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to
submit abatement
documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2011-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced