OSHA Inspection: WHITE GLOVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  A) On or about, Wednesday May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood NY 11385  An emergency exit door located in the rear of the building was observed locked preventing prompt and safe egress of employees from the building in the event of a fire and/or emergency.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   A) Instance 1: On or about Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Woodside NY 1138 (Rear of building)  B) Instance 2: On or about Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Woodside NY 1138 (Locking dock area)   Emergency exit sign was not properly illuminated preventing employees from safely exiting the building.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  A) Instance 1- On or about, Wednesday May 7, 2014  at location: 49-29 Metropolitian Avenue, Woodside NY 11358 (storage room)  B) Instance 2- On or about, Wednesday May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitian Avenue, Woodside NY 11358 (warehouse area)  Electrical equipment (i.e. relocatable power taps) were not used in accordance to the manufacturers instructions.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  A) On or about Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Woodside NY 11385  A charging machine used by employees to charge hand held tools was observed missing a grounding pin.    WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $630 · Current $630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  A.) On or about Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385  The employer failed to complete an OSHA 300 log for calendar year 2014 in which one (1) recordable workplace injury occurred.  Abatement Certification and Documentation is Required Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jul 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  A) On or about, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at location: 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood NY 11385  The employer failed to develop, implement and maintain a written hazard communication program for employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to spray paint and lacquer thinner while preforming various job duties.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jul 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  A.) On or about, May 7, 2014 at 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385  The employer failed to ensure the material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited too; paint thinners and spray paint were readily accessible to employees.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 4, 2014

Abate by

Jul 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  A.) On or about Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 49-29 Metropolitan Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385  Employees that are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited too; paint thinners & spray paints were not provided effective information and training exposing employees to various hazardous conditions.  WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19