OSHA Inspection: LIEBERS KOSHER FOOD SPECIALTIES

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Apr 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): An exit door was locked.  Employees were not able to open an exit door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:       (a)  In D Area  The exit door was locked shut; on or about 02/15/13.       NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  A required exit(s), way of approach thereto, and/or way of travel from the exit into the street or open space, was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:      (a)   In Area D - The exit door was blocked from the outside by palettes and could fully open; on or about 02/15/13.  (b)   In Area D - Access to the exit door was diminished in width on the inside by a steel rack and by palettes of cans; on or about; 02/15/13.        NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

CFR 29 1910.37(b)(4):  The direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge.   Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign was not clearly visible at all times:     (a)  In Area D  The exit door was blocked from view by a steel rack and not readily apparent from the aisle.  A sign indicating exit access was not posted; on or about 02/15/13.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Storage of material created a hazard (e.g., by sliding or collapsing):       (a) Throughout the Warehouse  Damaged steel racks were fully loaded with materials which could collapse due to diminished capacity; on or about 02/15/13.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

May 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):       (a) In the Warehouse  Employees who operated forklifts were not certified their safe operation; on or about 02/15/13.       NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN THE ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Apr 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4):  The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30:    (a) At the worksite - The employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses; on or about 02/15/13.