OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED DOOR SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,339 · Current $803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Flights of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with a standard railing as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that handrails were installed on the 7-riser main stairway entering the building, exposing employees to fall hazards of up to 45 inches, not limited to minor injuries including contusions.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,339 · Current $803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that a pedestrian exit door was free and obstructed, with materials partially blocking egress pathways on both sides, exposing employees to trips/falls, as well as fire-related hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,339 · Current $803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that a portable fire extinguisher mounted at a back workstation included a location identifier, exposing employees to fire hazards not limited to burns and smoke inhalation:  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that a portable fire extinguisher mounted at a back workstation was subjected to an annual inspection, exposing employees to fire hazards not limited to burns and smoke inhalation.   b)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that a portable fire extinguisher mounted at the pedestrian door to the dock had a current annual inspection, exposing employees to fire hazards not limited to burns and smoke inhalation.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,231 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that oxygen cylinders in storage were not situated within 20 feet of fuel-gas cylinders, exposing employees to fire-related hazards not limited to burns and smoke inhalation, and including death.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that an acetylene cylinder in storage included a protective cap, exposing employees to fire-related hazards not limited to burns and smoke inhalation, and including death.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to maintain and post an OSHA 300A Annual Summary for CY 2012, exposing employees to the ramifications of safety and health issues which they may have avoided.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

May 24, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a)    On March 1, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the door-systems fabrication shop in Pooler, GA, the employer failed to assure that employees were trained regarding at least propane and gasoline to which they were exposed, when first hired, and when new chemicals were introduced into the workplace, exposing employees to various safety and health hazards.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.