OSHA Inspection: BROOK FURNITURE RENTAL, INC.

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use.    On 3/25/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not implement the company's written respiratory protection program for employees assigned to use tight fitting 1/2 mask respirators.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

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.    On 3/25/13, in the warehouse area, the employer did not ensure an emergency eye wash was provided at the battery charging station that would provide 15 minutes of flush.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    On 3/25/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not implement a fire extinguisher training program for employees working in the facility.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.    On 3/25/13, in the warehouse area, furniture was stacked unsecured to a height of 22' adjacent to aisles and walkways.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this regulation.    On 3/25/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not ensure employees had been trained in the company's powered industrial truck program and certifying they were qualified to operate those vehicles.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    On 3/25/13, in the warehouse area, at the HA 480 volt panel, unused breaker openings were not protected with blanks or coverings to guard exposure to the live electrical parts in the panel.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).    On 3/25/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not implement the company's written Hazard Communication program for employees assigned to work with various chemicals, including paints, lacquers and paint remover such as Masters Magic #R151 Industrial Paint remover that is labeled TOXIC.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).    On or about 3/25/13, the employer did not collect and maintain safety data sheets as a part of the company's written Hazard Communication program for employees assigned to work with various chemicals, including paints, lacquers and paint remover such as Masters Magic #R151 Industrial Paint remover that is labeled TOXIC.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 5, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv).    On 3/25/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not implement and perform training in the company's written Hazard Communication program for employees assigned to work with various chemicals, including paints, lacquers and paint remover such as Masters Magic #R151 Industrial Paint remover that is labeled TOXIC.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).