OSHA Inspection: PARIGI GROUP LLC

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,083 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):     Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a) Warehouse, First Aisle, Third Shelf/Level -- On or about August 15, 2012, an employee operated a High reach powered industrial truck and was elevated to the third shelf level without the use of prescribed equipment (fall protection), exposing employee to potential fall hazard of no less than 12 feet.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) Warehouse, First Aisle, Third Shelf/Level -- On or about August 15, 2012, an employee operated a high reach powered industrial truck and was elevated to the third shelf level without being provided training on fall protection, exposing employees to potential fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed    a) Warehouse, Packing Area, Northwest Exit Route -- On or about August 15, 2012, employees worked near an exit route that was not kept free and unobstructed (partially blocked by approximately 30 mobile clothing racks), exposing employees to potential fire hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):     Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) Warehouse, Southeast Wall, Janitorial Closet -- On or about August 15, 2012, employees worked near a door that could be mistaken for an exterior exit door.  The door was not clearly marked not-an-exit or a sign indicating its actual use, exposing employees to fire hazard.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):     Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    a) Throughout Warehouse Area:  On or about August 15, 2012, employees were permitted to operate a powered industrial truck prior to the employer ensuring that each operator had successfully completed the training required, exposeing employees to potential struck-by / struck- against hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Warehouse, Receiving Department, Forklift Battery Recharging Area -- On or about August 15, 2012, employees were tasked to recharge lead acid forklift batteries but the self-contained eyewash station that was made available to employees had not been routinely serviced or inspected, thereby exposing employees to potential safety hazards during emergency flushing of the eyes.

Issued

Nov 13, 2012

Abate by

Nov 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv):     Safety of equipment was not determined using considerations for electrical insulation.    a) Warehouse, Packing Area -- On or about August 15, 2012, employees were tasked to work in the Packing area where an extension cord with a worn outer jacket was in use, exposing employees to a potential shock and or fire hazards.