OSHA Inspection: PACIFIC ARCHITECTURAL SUPPLY, INC.

Issued

2013-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types shall be of such construction that the completed structure shall be capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.    Loft Area of Warehouse:  On March 14, 2013, the two sections of the railing on the loft were hinged to swing open out over the loft and was not secured with latches provided.  Both sections had an additional piece of unsecured railing placed in front of the hinged area that did not withstand weight in the direction over the loft because they were not anchored to the floor.

Issued

2013-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    Customer Reception Area: On May 14, 2013, the electric circuit breaker panel was missing numerous switch panel plugs.

Issued

2013-07-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.  a) Warehouse Area:  On May 14, 2013, the fire extinguisher was not subjected to a monthly visual inspection.  b) Office and Reception Area:  On May 14, 2013, the fire extinguisher was not subjected to a monthly visual inspection.