OSHA Inspection: PEABODY REDEMPTION CENTER, CORP.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.    Location:  Facility, loading dock    On or about 4/30/14, the employer did not perform initial training or ensure that each operator successfully completed the training prior to permitting employees to operate the powered pallet jack.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Location: Collection area    On or about 2/12/14, the employer connected a Belkin relocatable power tap plugged into a three-way extension cord to power three sets of portable lights plugged into one another, a radio, phone, and a cash register, exposing workers to electric shock and fire hazards.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:   Location: Collection area   On or about 2/12/14, the employer did not install a cover plate on the electrical box exposing the internal wires.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  Location: Collection area  On or about 2/12/14, employees were exposed to fire hazards and electric shock hazards from extension cords being used as permanent wiring to supply power to the portable overhead lights, fans, radio, and cash register.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  Location: Collection area  On or about 2/12/14, the employer spliced together electrical wires from the 110-volt portable lights to an electrical plug, using wire nuts and taped it together, exposing employees to a 110-volt electric shock and fire hazards.

Issued

2014-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    Location:  Facility    On or about 2/12/14, the employer did not provide exit signs in the building.