OSHA Inspection: JESON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition when necessary to protect the employee from hazards:    a)  On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees operating the Crown electric order picker at heights up to 20 feet were not protected from falling or restrained by the use of a personal fall arrest system.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use Personal Protective Equipment:    a)  On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, each employee operating the Crown electric order picker was not trained in the use of the fall protection equipment.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, metal Interlake racks holding boxes of craft items had damaged vertical support legs and bracing.    b) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, metal Interlake racks holding boxes of craft items were not anchored to the floor or wall.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, aisles and passageways were not kept clear and free from accumulation of trash, empty boxes, and other packing materials creating  tripping, slipping  hazards associated with mechanical material handling.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(e): Clearance signs to warn of clearance limits were not provided:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the over head shelves (bridging the main aisle) of the facility were not marked as to the clearance height.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): When a powered industrial truck was found to be in need of repair, defective, or unsafe. The truck was not taken out of service until it had been restored to safe operating condition:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a Crown electric order picker Model SP 3500, S/N 1A226097 had obvious damage including a missing safety shield between the operator and the mast.    b) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a Crown electric order picker Model SP 3500, S/N 1A226097 had obvious damage including the missing lights.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service. Defects when found were not immediately reported and corrected:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the Crown electric order picker Model SP 3500, S/N 1A226097 was not inspected  for damage prior to use.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not institute an operator training, evaluation and certification program.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training in any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee(s) were being trained to operate:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, there was no operators manual at the site for the Crown electric order picker Model SP 3500, S/N 1A226097.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:    (a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the Northwest exit door was blocked by empty boxes and other trash so as to impede employees using it as an exit in an emergency.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."      a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, an exit sign was not clearly visible and marked with the word EXIT.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Feb 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign was not clearly visible at all times:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the north west exit was not plainly visible at all times and was not indicated by any other signs indicating it's existence.    b) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the south west exit was not plainly visible at all times and was not indicated by any other signs indicating it's existence.    c) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, neither exit was plainly visible from the junction of the main aisle way and the exit corridor at all times and was not indicated by any other signs indicating their existence.    d) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, neither exit was plainly visible from the junction of the main aisle way and the furthest corridor at all times and was not indicated by any other signs indicating their existence.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i): Potable water was not provided in all places of employment, for drinking, washing of the person, cooking, washing of foods, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, and personal service rooms:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide potable water for drinking  or washing in the warehouse for employees.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jan 18, 2012

Abate by

Mar 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i): Toilet facilities, in toilet rooms separate for each sex, were not provided in all places of employment in accordance with table J-1 of this section:    a) On November 7, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide toilet facilities for use by his employees at the warehouse.     Note: Abatement certification is required.