OSHA Inspection: WATERBED SHOPPE, INC.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:       a)    In the Small Warehouse, at the upstairs work area, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 feet due to lack of guardrail around all open sides.  On the northeast side, there was a 5 feet wide opening  without guardrails.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:    a)    In the Small Warehouse, at the upstairs work area, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 8 feet due to the lack of a complete guardrail system around the overhead work area.  On the south, west and west section of the north guardrails, the top rail was 36 inches high and the midrail was missing from the guardrails.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms           a)    In the Small Warehouse, on the east side, the stairs leading to the upper level 8 feet high did not have a guardrail on the open side, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(4)(i): Units having more than five (5) steps or 60 inches vertical height to the top step shall be equipped with handrails.       a)    Big Warehouse, on the wooden mobile ladder stand, with a platform of 78 inches high, did not have any handrails for fall protection.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $670.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):       All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.      a)            Big Warehouse, on the west side, the 110 volt electrical receptacle was missing its faceplate, exposing the inner electrical wiring connections.

Issued

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:        a)    In the Large Warehouse, in the southwest corner, the path to the exit door was impeded due to tires and boxes being stacked along the walkway to the door.      b)     In the Large Warehouse, east side, the path to the exit door was blocked by boxes of furniture being stacked in front of the door.