KEARNY, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: HANOVER WAREHOUSES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of HANOVER WAREHOUSES, INC. in 17 CABLE DRIVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032 (NAICS 493110). OSHA activity number 339004186.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HANOVER WAREHOUSES, INC.
- Site address
- 17 CABLE DRIVE
- City
- KEARNY
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07032
- Mailing
- 17 CABLE DRIVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493110
- Employees
- 225
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Establishment - Warehouse: The exit door was blocked by materials, including two large boxes on a wooden pallet. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $4500
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 5, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): a) Warehouse - "Building 13-1 Exit" : A door that was not an exit door was labeled by an exit sign. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013. b) Warehouse - "Building 15-1 Exit to Building 14-1" - Area Behind Conveyor Line: A door that was not an exit door was labeled by an exit sign. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2160
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.304 F01 IV
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,940 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) Warehouse: Two disconnect switches and one electric panel were blocked by materials, including a dolly and wood pallet. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013. b) Waerhouse: Two electric panels and one disconnect switch were blocked by materials, including a portable water cooler and battery charger. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1940
- — Z (S) $2700
1910.305 D02
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 5, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front: a) Establishment - Warehouse: Panelboards were not dead front to prevent employees from coming in contact with live parts. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2700
- — Z (S) $4500
1910.178 L04 I
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Sep 19, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $9,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely a) Establishment - Warehouse, Main Building 11: The employer did not evaluate each forklift operator's competency at least once every three years. Violation disclosed on or about 4/11/2013. Hanover Wareshouse, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314600420, Citation 1, Item 1, issued on 8/8/2010, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/13/2010, with respect to a workplace located at Ste. 17, 100 Central Avenue, Kearny, NJ.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $5000
- — Z (R) $9000
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Aug 23, 2013
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) Warehouse: Portable fire extinguisher was missing so employees could not easily locate a fire extinguisher in case of emergency. Violation occurred on or about 4/11/2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339004186.
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