OSHA Inspection: HILLSIDE WAREHOUSE & TRUCKING CO., INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,162 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):   Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:       a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Northfield Side of Facility. Exit door ("Emergency Fire Door") leading from the dock area was blocked by a large plastic garbage container, a wooden pallet and corrugated paper.     Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:      a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Warehouse Chemical Storage Area.  An eye wash facility was not provided where corrosive products are stored and handled by industrial truck operators, including but not limited to Potassium Hydroxide Solid.      Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,162 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept clear where mechanical handling equipment was used:      a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Warehouse at 10 Northfield Side Staging Area. Aisles were not maintained free of stacked wooden pallets, broken slabs of wood and cardboard to allow for free access in the event of a fire or other emergency.     Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(11): Dockboard or bridgeplates, were not properly secured before they were driven over:      a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Dock. Three dockboards/plates were not secured when used, in that the device used to secure them into place was missing.      Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,162 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):      a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Warehouse at 10 Northfield Side. Toyota Propane powered sit down type forklift truck had a broken bracket that is used to secure the Propane tank.     Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $384 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): When an authorized government representative asked for the records kept under Part. 1904, records were not provided within 4 business hours:    a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: OSHA Log 300 and Summary 300A for 2011, 2012 and 2013 were not made available for review.     Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space provided about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:  a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Main electrical panel boxes located on the Northfield Side of the facility and a breaker box located on beam W20 (voltage 480 Volts/3 phase) were not maintained free of storage material, e.g., mats, rolled fiber material, boxes of Cadet product, including but not limited to. Observed on/or about 01/24/2014

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $384 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2):  Employees were not provided information and training on the new 2012 Hazard Communication Global Harmonizing System:    a/ Hillside Warehouse/Edison NJ Site: Training was not provided to employees on the new chemical Data sheets and Labeling- effective December 1, 2013. Chemicals include but not limited to Potassium Hydroxide Solid.      Observed on/or about 01/24/2014.