OSHA Inspection: MEYER SUPPLY. INC.

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1): 1910.23(b)(1): Every wall opening from which there is a drop of more than 4 feet was not guarded.   WORKSHOP:  The roller gate system for the selecting/picking area on the upstairs was not operable, and other effective and safe means were not utilized to guard or protect the open-sided floor, having approximately a 9-foot fall to the lower floor.

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   WORKSHOP:  The employer had not assessed the workplace to determine the necessitate and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE).  WORKSHOP:  The employer had not trained the employees on the Workplace Hazard Assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e): The employer did not ensure that employees were not using defective or damaged personal protective equipment in the workplace.   WORKSHOP:  The employer did not ensure through performing visual observation/inspection and specific instruction/training that the body belt, showing no label/tag, frayed layers and knotted was removed from the usage/service.

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.   WORKSHOP:  The receiving area was not equipped with an emergency eyewash station where the employees were required to add water to the powered industrial truck (PIT) batteries.

Issued

2013-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.  WORKSHOP:  The employer had not trained and evaluated the powered industrial truck operators once in every three years.