OSHA Inspection: CHOICE PRODUCTS USA LLC

Issued

2012-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides and railings were not provided with a toeboard where required:  a) Above the offices in the warehouse area; The storage area above the offices in the warehouse area did not have a guardrail system on the open sides exposing the employees to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet 7 inches.

Issued

2012-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) In the maintenance area; The work rest on the bench grinder exceeded the maximum opening of one eighth of an inch.

Issued

2012-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) In the maintenance area; The adjustable tongue guard on the bench grinder opening exceeded one fourth of an inch.

Issued

2012-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 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) At the electrical panels; Access to the electrical panels was obstructed.

Issued

2012-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): Qualified persons were not capable of working safely on energized circuits and were not familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools;  a) Throughout the facility; The employee was not trained in safe electrical work practices including precautionary techniques, intrinsically safe tools and appropriate personal protective equipment.