OSHA Inspection: QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER, INC.

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base selection of appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the tasks to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not provided appropriate gloves for use to handle dry ice.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the employer had not performed or documented a PPE hazard assessment for work tasks including those involving handling dry ice.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, a power strip labeled "use indoors in dry location" was in use in a wet/damp location in the kitchen, creating potential fire and shock hazards.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, electrical panels had items stored in front of them inhibiting access in case of emergency:    1)  In the electrical room, cardboard and other items were stored in front of the electrical cabinets.   2)  In the loading dock the electrical panel had a pallet jack stored in front of it.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(v): Illumination was not provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panelboards, and motor control centers installed indoors.   a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the lights in the electrical room were not working.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illness (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed in the detail required by the regulation:  a)  On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not record information on the OSHA 300 log for the 2012 calendar year on Case 10 with the detail required in Column F in that the description of the injury or illness was missing.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slipping and tripping hazards in the secured room in the loading dock in that it was cluttered.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, exit signs were missing in the telephone/storage room and in the north storage room.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

May 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior the employer did not have a written hazard communication program, a list of chemicals, material safety data sheets, labeling criteria, and training to inform employees of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a)  On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals such as computer screen cleaner, window cleaner and bleach were labeled with their content.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Apr 8, 2013

Abate by

Apr 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a)  On or about February 6, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals such as computer screen cleaner, window cleaner, dry ice, and bleach, were labeled with the necessary hazard warnings.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").