OSHA Inspection: ARCHIVE AMERICA, LIMITED

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 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 was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    1 - 4) Warehouse Area - There were four doors all in the warehouse area near the front entrance that were not marked or identified with signage in event of an emergency.  Employees were exposed to an entrapment hazard.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)    1) Warehouse Area - Employees were operating a Caterpillar forklift truck #4, model M50DSA and serial number 8JC624 with defective and worn tires. Employees were exposed to a tip-over hazard from operating it.

Issued

Jun 26, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily:  1) Production Area - Employees are operating a Caterpillar forklift truck, model 50DSA and serial 8JC624 where the tires were worn and defected. The employer did not ensure employees were conducting daily inspections before allowing employees to operate the forklift truck. Employees were exposed to a struck-by or tip-over hazard.