OSHA Inspection: IDEA NUOVA

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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."    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Throughout the establishment, emergency exit doors were kept propped open.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a)The rear exit emergency door (5A) had to be forced open. The door was stucked on the frame which apperaed not to be even.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.      Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) The passageways on the design and sales offices was not kept clean and in in an orderly fashion.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Exit signs indicating the direction of travel were not provided. The route or direction of travel was not identified.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 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 must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Throughout the site, along the passageway office and closet door were not labeled "not an Exit"

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold or tepid running water.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Neither Women or Men restrooms were provided with hot or tepid running water.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) A fire extinguinsher was blocked by boixes, design materials and other debris. It was not immediately accessible for use.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Employer did not maintain all workplace fire extinguishers mounted and readily accessible to employees in addition the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher were inspected.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.      Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Electrical panel was blocked by merchandise, debris and other materials.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while stacking merchandile in the sales offices.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): Create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log;    Site: 302 Fifth Avenue New York, NY    On or about 4/17/13    a) The employer did not create the OSHA 300 form for the calendar year 2012.