OSHA Inspection: COLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  a. Throughout warehouse area- On or about April 9, 2014, employees were required to utilize wheeled mechanical handling equipment and perform other dismounted manual tasks while aisles and passageways were blocked with multiple wooden pallets loaded with copper pipe, regular stock, chemical products, building materials; trailer hitches, and a scissor lift. Thereby exposing employees to struck-by, and trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(viii): Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment.  a. Warehouse area on west wall- On or about April 9, 2014, employees were exposed to live electrical current from numerous dangling wires, open electrical control boxes and open electrical conduit raceways. Thereby exposing employees to shock and/or electrocution.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a. Warehouse west wall- On or about April 9, 2014, bottom left side of 240 Volt electrical control panel number 1PP1A was not effectively closed. Thereby exposing employees to contact with energized electrical parts.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  a. Throughout warehouse- On or about April 9, 2014, employees were required to access a series of obstructed electrical control panel boxes. The panels were blocked by multiple blue, black and white drums of chemicals, empty wooden pallets, forklift mast, and a fifty (50) foot orange extension cord that was plugged into a nearby electrical outlet. Thereby exposing employees to shock, electrocution, and fire hazard(s).

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed.  a. Ground floor Warehouse- On or about April 9, 2014, employees were required to use outlet boxes and junction boxes with exposed wires that were not effectively closed.  Thereby exposing employees to shock and electrocution hazard.   1. Outlet box and light switch combination- In office area. 2. Junction box- Near rear door of facility

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).    a. Warehouse, East Corner- On or about April 9, 2014, employer did not ensure all doorways or passageways were marked "Not an Exit". Thereby exposing employees to fire and entrapment hazards.