OSHA Inspection: ABILENE, INC.

Issued

Dec 19, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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.     Location:    2402 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, North Side.      a) Employer did not maintain the exit routes free and unobstructed from materials and other debris. On or about 8/7/2013.

Issued

Dec 19, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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).     Location:     2402 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. South East of West 24th Street.     The doorway which was not an emergency exit was not marked "Not an Exit". On or about 8/7/2013.

Issued

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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.    Location:      2402 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.      a)    Electrical panel boxes located in an open electrical hallway area, rated 120 volt were not maintained free of storage materials. The area had boxes; trash can On or about 8/7/2013.

Issued

Dec 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lamp holders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located had live parts normally exposed to employee contact.    Location:       2402 Neptune Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. South East Side.      A switch was missing the face plate and left open exposing employees to live parts. On or about 08/07/2013.