OSHA Inspection: CLONINGERS INCORPORATED

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards.    a)  Outside Near the cardboard bailer; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, nails protruding from the basement window covering exposed employees to puncture wounds as they walked past to access the bailer.    b) Outside Near the cardboard bailer; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the corrugated steel siding was torn and bent producing sharp edges exposing employees to cuts and scrapes as they walked past to access the bailer.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Every runway was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides 4 feet or more above floor or ground level.     a)  At the rear loading dock; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall hazard when walking on the ramp between the dock and the storage trailer without benefit of a guard rail.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types were not of such construction that the completed structure was capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail:    a)  At the rear loading dock; on June 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the guardrail on the loading dock and the loading dock gate were loose.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,350

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    a)  In the basement behind the refrigeration equipment: on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to energized conductors at the un covered junction box next to the mechanical timer.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.    a)   Outside the restroom door; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the bathroom light switch was missing its switch cover exposing employees to possible electric shock hazards.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  An extension cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;    a) Across the cooler doors in the stock room; On June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an orange extension cord was fastened above the door to supply power to the time clock.    Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.         a) At the rear loading dock; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to slips and falls when rain, sleet, and snow would fall off the metal roof onto the dock at the loading dock gate.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Exit route doors were not capable of being opened from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a)  At the rear loading dock door; on June 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the double door had heavy duty hasps and locks that would require keys, and knowledge to open in the event of an emergency.    b) At the rear loading dock door; on June 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the double door had a barrel bolt at knee height that would require knowledge to open in the event of an emergency.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit  was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    a)  At the rear loading dock double door; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the exit was not marked as an exit.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):  The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall 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) At the rear loading dock; on June 29, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not certify that each authorized user of the Cat LPG  powered industrial was trained.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Jul 9, 2012

Abate by

Jul 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were not to be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    a)  At the loading dock; on June 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the Cat LPG powered industrial truck was not examined daily or before each intermittent use.    Note: Abatement certification is required.