OSHA Inspection: VAN BLARCOM CLOSURES, INC.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:    Location:      156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY. Metal Department.    a)    Monthly inspection of the hoist chains of 2 tons hoist were not conducted and records were not maintained. On or about 04/02/2014.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least.      a)    Location:    156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY. Parking Lot Area.     The oxygen, propane and  acetylene cylinders were not separated nor was a barrier used. On or about 04/02/2014.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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:    156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY.    a)  The Exide single shift power charger cord was frayed and spliced. On or about 04/02/2014.      156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY.      b) The Exide single shift power charger cord was frayed and spliced. On or about 04/02/2014.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:     Location:    156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY. First Floor Metal Building.      a)             Signs were not posted in the shipping department emergency exit that led from the metal department indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit from the floor. On or about 04/02/2014.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:       Location: 156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY. Second Floor Administrative Office Area      a)   Exit sign light bulbs were burnt out. On or about 04/02/2014.      Location: 156 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY. Lobby Entrance     b) Exit sign light bulbs were burnt out. On or about 04/02/2014.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th.     Location:    Establishment.    The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses of OSHA Form 300A for the calendar year 2013 was not posted. On or about 04/02/2014.