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OSHA Inspection: WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC. in 721 E PONT DES MOUTON RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 (NAICS 423610). OSHA activity number 339826497.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
721 E PONT DES MOUTON RD
City
LAFAYETTE
State
LA
ZIP
70507
Mailing
225 W. STATION SQUARE DRIVE SUITE 700, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423610
Employees
20
Ownership type
Private (A)

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.37 A03

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 5, 2014
Abate by
Sep 17, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    On or about 06/20/2014, in the southwest corner of the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that an exit route was unobstructed.  The exit door on the west wall was blocked by a large boxes.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1785
  • · Z (S) $2550

1910.37 B02

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 5, 2014
Abate by
Sep 17, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":      On or about 06/20/2014, in the southwest corner of the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that an "exit" sign was available.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $2550

1910.157 C01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 5, 2014
Abate by
Sep 17, 2014
Penalty
Initial $2,550 · Current $700 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.    On or about 06/20/2014, in the southwest corner of the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that the  fire extinguisher wasn't blocked.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $700
  • · Z (S) $2550

1910.176 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 5, 2014
Abate by
Sep 20, 2014
Penalty
Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:   On or about 06/20/2014 the employer failed to ensure that a damaged storage rack was repaired located on aisle 7, section1.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $3400

1910.178 L01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 5, 2014
Abate by
Sep 20, 2014
Penalty
Initial $4,250 · Current $2,975 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1): Safe operation.    29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:     On or about 06/20/2014, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator had successfully completed the training to be a certified powered industrial truck operator per the aforementioned training requirements, prior to allowing them to operate a forklift.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $2975
  • · Z (S) $4250

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