OSHA Inspection: ERIE MATERIALS/ALBANY, INC.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    a)  On or about December 10, 2013 in the storage room on the south east side of the Erie Materials/Albany Inc. facility at 99 Railroad Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 materials were stacked in positions that were not completely upright and prone to tipping over.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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).  a.  On or about 12/10/13 a door that did not exit the facility in the upstairs conference room of the Erie Materials/Albany, Inc. facility at 99 Railroad Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 was not marked with a "Not an Exit" sign.

Issued

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  a)  On or before December 10, 2013 at the Erie Materials/Albany, Inc., 99 Railroad Avenue, Albany NY 12205 facility a powered industrial truck (forklift) had warning stickers that were not readable.