OSHA Inspection: SCRANTON DUNLOP, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,730 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:       a) At 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509, in the Warehouse: Employees stored and retrieved tires of various sizes using a manlift or a ladder onto metal storage rack systems that had defective columns and wooden pallets.   Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in the event of a metal storage rack system collapse, as observed on or about April 3, 2014.                                    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 3, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,927 · Current $2,552 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:       a) At 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18509, in the Warehouse: Tires stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding and collapse. Employees were exposed to falling objects and struck-by hazards on or about April 3, 2014.                                                                                      Abatement certification is required for this violation.