OSHA Inspection: GRACE'S MARKETPLACE NYC

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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: 1237 Third Avenue New York, NY    On or about 5/28/13    a) Emergency exit door by the conveyor system were propped open.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 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: 1237 Third Avenue New York, NY    On or about 5/28/13    a) Freezer door could not be open from the inside. The door did not have a panic bar installed.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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: 1237 Third Avenue New York, NY    On or about 5/28/13    a) Exit signs indicating the direction of travel were not provided. The route or direction of travel was not identified.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall comply with the following dimensions, except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart:    Site: 1237 Third Avenue New York, NY    On or about 5/28/13    a) Electrical panel was blocked by merchandise, debris and other materials.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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: 1237 Third Avenue New York, NY    On or about 5/28/13    a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards. The merchandise in the storage room was stacked to the light fixture level.