OSHA Inspection: PET WORLD, INC.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    (a) The employer did not ensure that outlet boxes located in the utility room were approved for operation in wet environments. The employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords that was used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive locations) or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids were not approved for those locations.  (a) The employer did not ensure that outlet boxes located in the utility room were approved for operation in wet environments. The employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1620.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) The employer did not ensure that employees were effectively trained in hazardous chemicals. The employees were exposed to chemical hazards.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e): Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary:  (a) The employer did not ensure that electrical panels were marked with electrical information as specificed in this standard. The employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  (a) The employer did not ensure that the depth in front of electrical panels and disconnect boxes were clear. The employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater :   (a) The employer did not ensure that the width in front of electrical panels and disconnect boxes were clear. The employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards.