OSHA Inspection: A & A SURPLUS, INC.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP gas container(s) in storage were not located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons:   Outside of Building: On, or about, June 28, 2013, a cage used to store propane cylinders was located along the side of the building where vehicular traffic was present and was not protected against being struck.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, single pieces or small bundles of rack components were stored in with larger, bundled loads.  The single pieces/small bundles were not as secure as the large bundles and could create a hazard to employees working around the storage area and walking in the main aisle.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:   Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, welding screens were not routinely used when welding operations were conducted adjacent to the main aisle in the warehouse.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, a microwave oven, water cooler and radio were energized through a relocatable power tap that was lying on the floor.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):   Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, a microwave oven was energized through an extension cord that was energized through a relocatable power tap.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:   A.  Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, an opening was left in front of the GE 480 volt main distribution panel located under the elevated platform near the shipping desk and main work area.  B.  Storage Area:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, a cover was not installed on a section of raceway located above the main service entrance enclosure.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   A.  Warehouse, Shipping desk area:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, boxes, trash and other items were stored in front of the main panel for the main electrical disconnect enclosure.  B.  Storage Area:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, a pallet of material was stored in front of the GE main service entrance enclosure located along the main aisle.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, the company had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to provide information and training to employees who working with chemicals and hazard materials such as, but not limited to, propane, paints, thinners and welding rods.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition:   Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, identification plates provided on the following forktrucks were no longer legible:  A.  Green Mitsubishi.  B.  Komatsu.

Issued

Aug 8, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  Warehouse:  On, or about, June 28, 2013, the solid weather cover provided on the Green Mitsubishi forktruck did not allow the operator to see through the overhead guard when landing or retrieving overhead loads.