OSHA Inspection: AF SUPPLY

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    Location:     942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Basement Floor.    Passageways were not maintained and kept clear with no obstructions across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Floors were not kept in good repair.  On or about 04/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $6,000

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29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3): Openings into an exit must be limited. An exit is permitted to have only those openings necessary to allow access to the exit from occupied areas of the workplace, or to the exit discharge. An opening into an exit must be protected by a self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system. Each fire door, including its frame and hardware, must be listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Section 1910.155(c)(3)(iv)(A) of this part defines "listed" and �� 1910.7 of this part defines a "nationally recognized testing laboratory."      Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.       a) Throughout the establishment, approximately three emergency doors were kept propped open. On or about 4/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.       Location: 942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Staircase leading to Van Buren Street.    a) The emergency exit door was locked from the inside with keys and could not be open without using a key. On or about 07/11/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed.   Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.    a)    Employees restrooms were not kept clean and in an orderly fashion. On or about 04/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold running water, or tepid running water.    Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.    a) Employees restrooms were not provided with hot or tepid running water. On or about 04/09/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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.    Location:   942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Battery Charging Station.      a) Employees are exposed to injurious corrosive materials such as, but not limited to electrolyte solutions and an eyewash is not provided. On or about 4/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.    Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.    Employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers were mounted. On or about 04/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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 paragraph (l).    Location:   942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn  NY.    a) Employees operating the power industrial truck without being certified and not trained. On or about 03/14/2013.      Abatement Note:    The certification shall include:    1.    The name of the operator.  2.    The date of the training.  3.    The date of the evaluation; and  3.    The identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.    Location:  942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Loading dock.    a)    An electric panel board was not legibly marked to indicate the purpose of each switch on the panel board in the establishment. On or about 4/9/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel. These overcurrent devices may not be located where they will be exposed to physical damage or in the vicinity of easily ignitable material.  Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Loading dock.  a)    Electrical panel boxes located in an open electrical hallway area, rated 240/120 volt were not maintained free of storage materials. The area had boxes, trash can On or about 04/09/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Abate by

Aug 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    Location:    942 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Basement Ceiling.      a) An electrical junction box was not provided with a cover and live electrical wires inside the box were exposed. On or about 04/09/2013.

Issued

Aug 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th.     Location:    Establishment.    The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses of OSHA Form 300A for the calendar year 2012 was not posted. On or about 04/09/2013.