OSHA Inspection: EAST END IMPORTS

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1):     Each exit discharge must lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.    a- East End Imports, Hillside, NJ - East side of warehouse - The outside exit route was not maintained free and unobstructed.  Boxes and pallets were stored right outside the exit doorway, stairs and walkway preventing the ability to exit the building area in case of a fire or other emergency.    Condition noted on or about 6/5/12.

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 - East End Imports, Hillside, NJ - The exit route in the north side of the furniture warehouse was blocked by boxes and pallets impeding access to the emergency exit door.     Condition noted on or about 6/5/2012.

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $983 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).   Training to include, but not limited to:  -Truck safety related topics and workplace related topics;  -Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Certification is to include,but not be limited to, the name of the operator, the date of the training or the evaluation, the name of the person providing the training or evaluation, etc.    a- East End Imports - Hillside, NJ site - Warehouse: Forklift operators were not trained or evaluated prior to permitting the employee to operate the trucks.     Condition noted on or about 6/5/2012.

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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- East End Imports, Hillside, NJ - Southeast corner of warehouse - Electrical panel boxes rated 600 volts or less were blocked by storage materials. A minimum of 30 inches of space was not maintained.     Condition noted on or about 6/5/2012.

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $983 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a- East End Imports, Hillside, NJ - Warehouse, Southeast corner electrical panel - front cover of 480 volt electrical panel cover was found to be missing.      Condition noted on or about 6/5/2012.

Issued

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $595

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways were not kept clear of obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    a - East End Imports, Hillside, NJ  - Warehouse:     1. Southeast corner of warehouse Aisle #1 was blocked by pallets of stored furniture preventing safe passage.    2. Southwest corner of warehouse was blocked by boxes and tables.          Condition noted on or about 6/5/2012.