OSHA Inspection: THE FURNITURE X-CHANGE

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,095 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    a- The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswick, NJ - Emergency exit doors and aisles, including but not limited to the main entrance door in the storage and staging area, were blocked by used office furniture and other debris.    Condition noted on or about 2/3/2012.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,095 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a-The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswick, NJ - The older spray booth, located behind door marked #41, was not kept free from storage or combustible construction.     Condition noted on or about 2/16/2012.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,095 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(4): The employer shall ensure that respirators that fail an inspection or are otherwise found to be defective are removed from service, and are discarded or repaired or adjusted:    a-The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswick, NJ - Employee was using a 3M half face respirator, in the metalworking area, with cartridges taped to the mask.     Condition noted on or about 2/16/2012.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,095 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a-The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswiclk, NJ - Used office furniture was stored in front of electrical equipment in the hallway by metall sanding, impedeing ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.    Condition noted on or about 2/3/2012.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    a- The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswick, NJ - Outside the spraybooth area, employees were using containers of products such as paint thinner and hand cleaner that were not labeled.     Condition noted on or about 2/16/2012.

Issued

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The annual summary of occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form No. 300A) was not posted.    The Furniture X-Change, North Brunswick, NJ - The annual summary of occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A Form or equivalent)for calendar year 2011 was not posted at the workplace. The OSHA300A form must be posted from  February 1, 2012 and remain in place until the end of business April 30, 2012.    Condition noted on or about 2/3/2012.