OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC FURNITURE, INC.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a crushing/struck by hazard from the steel/metal starage racks in the facility not being anchored to the floor:  (a) 10 Greenfield Rd South Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013 a steel storage rack used to store flat pack furniture pieces were not anchored to the floor, nor did the support vertical railings actually touch the floor for all supports. One feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard would be to follow the installation instructions and the ANSI standard MH 16-1-2004 referencing the anchoring of storage racks.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded or covered:  10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, there was an uncovered hole greater than 4 inches in diameter on the main walkway near the warehouse managers office, which is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides:  (a) 10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, the upper landing area on the loading dock was greater than 4 FT elevation above the lower receiving area, and it was not guarded by a standard railing or its equivalent, which is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed:    (a) 10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, numerous designated emergency exits in the warehouse portion of this facility were blocked with both product and/or waste materials, which is not in accordance with this subpart:

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(v): Employees were not trained in the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE supplied by the employer:    (a) 10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, a harness/lanyard involved in arresting an employee's fall on August 1, 2013 was still available for use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions that it be taken out of service/destroyed and the exposed employees had not been trained in the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the provided fall protection equipment in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer provided portable fire extinguishers were not readily accessible to employees:     (a)10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, 4 of the employer provided fire extinguishers in the warehouse at this facility were blocked by material, hidden from view by debris or otherwise not readily accessible to employees, which is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:    (a) 10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, an evaluation of the powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted since Sept 29, 2010, which is not in accordance with this subpart:

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined (at least daily) before being placed in service:    (a) 10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, industrial trucks that had not been inspected since July 16, 2013 were placed into service according to the records the company provided, which is not in accordance with this subpart:

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and/or used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, 2 relocatable power taps used to power devices in the employee break area, were powered through extension cords, which is contrary to their labeling and listing that they receive power through a fixed receptacle, and not in complaince with this subpart:

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i):Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners. Note: Temporary electrical power and lighting installation(s) may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C):     (a) 10 Greenfield Rd South Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013 3 orange extension cords were installed to provide electrical power to an employee breakroom at this facility, in lieu of permanant electrical wiring, which is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and/or maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a)10 Greenfield Rd So Deerfield, MA: On or about October 8, 2013, the area directly in front of 2 electrical panels/switches providing service to the business at this address were blocked with debris and/or business product, which is not in accordance with this subpart:     Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).