OSHA Inspection: COMPLETE LIQUIDATIONS

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Sanding Area: The Employer did not maintain the floors of the Sanding Area as clean as possible of dust generated during the sanding of wooden furniture.     Condition noted on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Back section of the warehouse: Exit route from the Women's Restroom was limited to 18 inches in width limiting the access to the emergency exit.     Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: The line-of-sight to an exit sign was not clearly visible. Employer failed to post signs along the exit access in order to indicate the direction of travel to the nearest emergency exit door.    Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: Employer did not remove the "Exit" sign which was above the door leading to the adjacent company.     Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: A written emergency action plan indicating what course of action is to be taken in the event of an emergency was not developed for the worksite.    Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: The employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were readily accessible to employees. Portable fire extinguishers were obstructed by boxes, furniture and other items limiting their access in case of emergency/fire.  Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,671 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1539

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: Employer did not ensure that employees performing specific operations throughout the facility are protected by the use of appropriate personal protective equipment:   a) Safety glasses to prevent eye injuries when using stapler gun, sanding, and applying adhesive  b) Protective clothing when a potential for skin and dermal exposure exists when spray painting  c) Gloves when mixing chemical products and spray painting      Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1539

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: The employer did not have a written certification of the hazard assessment for employees who were exposed to hazards such as but not limited to chemical hazards and physical hazards.     Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of eye or face injury from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation, that could be prevented by such equipment:   Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles and liquid chemicals and vapors: a) Employees working in the Sanding Area (wood and metal) were observed without safety glasses during sanding operations. b) Employees working in the ReFabric Area were observed without safety glasses when spraying adhesive and using stapler gun.  Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,671 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or was required to use the respirator in the workplace:     Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: Employees, who were required to wear respirators, such as 3M half face and 3M full face respirators, were not provided with a medical evaluation prior to the use of the respirator in the workplace.    Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: The employer did not provide comprehensive and understandable training to employees required to use half face and full face (3M) respirators at the work place.    Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Prepaint Area: Eye wash facility was not provided to employees using All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser.    Condition observed on/or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,574 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1539

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:        Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: Employees were not provided with information and training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility. Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to:          - Dimethyl Ketone, Xylene, Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Butanol, and Toluene contained in E.S. Lacquer Elite II Satin,      - 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol and disodium metasilicate contained in All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser,      - Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Solvent, VM&P Naphtha and Acetone contained in OPEX Lacquer Thinner,      - Methylpentane and Cyclohexane contained in 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive,      - Acetone contained in 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Adhesive (Aerosol),      - Isophorone diisocyanate contained in Corotech Alkyd Catalyst (V705 90), etc.    Condition observed on or about July 2, 2013.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $13,860 · Current $10,395 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Throughout the warehouse: Emergency exit doors and aisles were blocked by used office furniture such as but not limited to tables, desks, and chairs.    Condition noted on or about July 2, 2013.    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 280674, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/27/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 US Highway 1 North, New Brunswick, NJ.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $13,860 · Current $10,395 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Paint Booth Area: Spray Booth was not kept free from storage of:  a) Flammable material such as but not limited to Paint Thinner.   b) Combustible material such as cardboard.    Condition noted on or about July 2, 2013.    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 280674, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/27/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 US Highway 1 North, New Brunswick, NJ.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,920 · Current $5,951 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Hallway: Used office furniture and other items were stored in front of electrical equipment in the hallway, impeding ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.    Condition noted on or about July 2, 2013.    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 280674, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/27/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 US Highway 1 North, New Brunswick, NJ.

Issued

Dec 27, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $4,473 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange/North Brunswick, NJ - Employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled:  a) Containers with Paint Thinner inside the Spraybooth   b) Bucket containing in All Purpose Prepaint Degreaser in the Prepaint Area    Condition noted on or about July 2, 2013.    Complete Liquidations dba The Furniture Exchange was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 280674, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/27/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 2300 US Highway 1 North, New Brunswick, NJ.