OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR MOVING & STORAGE

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1752.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):    a) South wall of new wing, second floor platform above 1st floor metal staircase - On or about 8/30/13, every stairway floor opening, approximately 9 feet above the lower level, was not guarded by standard railings consisting of top rails, intermediate rails, and posts on all exposed sides with the exception of the stairway opening.  Employees conducted moving and storage activities of household goods.      b) Northeast corner of new wing wall, second floor platform above 1st floor metal staircase - On or about 8/30/13, every stairway floor opening, approximately 9 feet above the lower level, was not guarded by standard railings consisting of top rails, intermediate rails, and posts on all exposed sides with the exception of the stairway opening.  Employees conducted moving and storage activities of household goods.    c) Northwest corner of new wing, second floor platform above 1st floor metal staircase - On or about 8/30/13, every stairway floor opening, approximately 9 feet above the lower level, was not guarded by standard railings consisting of top rails, intermediate rails, and posts on all exposed sides with the exception of the stairway opening.  Employees conducted moving and storage activities of household goods.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types were not of such construction that the completed structure was not capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail:  a) North east corner, new wing, second floor - On or about 8/30/13, the anchor of the railing post was not constructed to withstand at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1052.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:    a) East Sector, first section - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.    b) South wall, new wing - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.    c)  New wing, middle north steps - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.     d) North east corner, new wing - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.     e) North west corner, new wing - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.     f)  East sector, third section - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.    g) West sector, second section - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.    h) West sector, third section - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails.    i) West sector, fourth section - On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to fall hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from stairways with railings missing midrails

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread.  a)    East sector, first section - On or about 8/30/13, the vertical height of stairway railings were more than 34 inches or less than 30 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the surface of the tread.   b)    North west corner, new wing - On or about 8/30/13, the vertical height of stairway railings were more than 34 inches or less than 30 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the surface of the tread.   c)     East sector, third section - On or about 8/30/13, the vertical height of stairway railings were more than 34 inches or less than 30 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the surface of the tread.  d) West sector, third section - On or about 8/30/13, the vertical height of stairway railings were more than 34 inches or less than 30 inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the surface of the tread.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1752.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that employees with normal vision could see along the exit route:      a)    At entrance to dock from warehouse - On or about 8/30/13, exit route signs were damaged preventing employees with normal vision to see along the exit routes      b)  Mid sector, third section - On or about 8/30/13, exit route signs were damaged preventing employees with normal vision to see along the exit routes

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1752.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Hallway connecting old and new wing of warehouse - On or about 8/30/13, warehouse employees were exposed to shock or electrocution hazards in that the live copper wiring in the electrical panel board was not guarded against accidental contact by the use of approved enclosures.    Electrical panel board:  Mfg. - Eaton Corp.           1000 Eaton Blvd           Beachwood, OH 44122           (216) 523-5000    Type - Powermaster  Model - E-52977    b) Mid sector, 3rd section upstairs - On or about 8/30/13, warehouse employees were exposed to shock or electrocution hazards in that the live copper wiring in the junction box was not guarded against accidental contact by the use of approved enclosures.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     a) 5101 Unruh Ave, Philadelphia, PA - On or about 8/30/13, Superior Moving and Storage did not record workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHAForm 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:    a) Jobsite: 5101 Unruh Ave, Philadelphia, PA -  On or about 8/30/13, Superior Moving and Storage did not create summaries of work related injuries and/or illnesses in OSHA 300A logs for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:   a) Jobsite: South wall of new wing -  On or about 8/30/13, employees were exposed to potential slip or trip hazards while conducting moving and storage activities from a stairway with non-uniform risers.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  a) Jobsite: Floor at end of hall in new wing, south west corner -  On or about 8/30/13, a fire extinguisher was not mounted so that it would be readily accessible to employees without subjecting them to possible injury.