OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND DISTRIBUTION INC.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways were not kept clear of obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    a - Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, NJ  - Warehouse:  In Warehouse, near Repacking Area, Aisles #1D/2D  blocked by pallets of boxes preventing safe passage.          Condition noted on or about 4/8/2014.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

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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 - Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, NJ:  Mid-West Area of Warehouse, Repacking Area, Employees access to fire exit blocked by boxes and a rolling metal conveyor, preventing safe passage.        Condition observed on or about 4/8/2014.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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 - Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, NJ, Warehouse - The eye wash facility provided was leaning up against the electrical panel and did not contain enough liquid for 15 minutes of flushing, drenching of the eyes and body, making it unsuitable for use, where employees are required to check powered industrial truck battery fluid levels on a routine basis.       Observed on/or about 4/08/2014.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operator training.  Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks as required by this section:  Training to include, but not limited to:  -Truck safety related topics and workplace related topics;  -Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Certification is to include, but not be limited to, the name of the operator, the date of the training or the evaluation, the name of the person providing the training or evaluation, etc.    a- Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, N.J. - Training and Written Certification was not done for employees operating Powered Industrial Trucks.    Condition noted on or about 4/08/2014.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a- Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, NJ - Merchandise was stored in front of the electrical panel, located by Bay Door 12, impeding ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.    Condition noted on or about 4/8/2014.

Issued

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $240.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4):  The Annual Summary of occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form No. 300A) was not posted:    a- Diamond Distribution Inc., Edison, NJ.- The annual summary for year 2013 and/or equivalent was not posted.  Posting required from February 1 to end of business day April 30.       Observed on/or about 04/08/2014.