OSHA Inspection: MCCOY'S BUILDING SUPPLY #70

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $3300.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On or about 22 July 2014, and at times prior thereto, a door in the Bulk Feed Room was not clearly identified as an Exit, exposing the employees in the area to a fire hazard.

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 22 July 2014, and at times prior thereto, three fire extinguishers were not clearly marked or identified so that they could be readily accessible to employees, exposing the employees in the area to a fire hazard.  1) The extinguisher located in the Bulk Feed Room was not identified with a sign.  2) The extinguisher located at the Contractor Entrance was not identified with a sign.  3) The extinguisher located inside the Breaker Room was not identified with a sign.

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts was less than indicated in Table S-1, or 36 inches for 600 volts, nominal, or less. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed.    On or about 22 July 2014, and at times prior thereto, electrical panels were blocked by various items in front, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  1) Two electrical breaker panels, a knife switch, and a transformer located in the southwest corner of the warehouse were blocked for access by various items.  2) Two electrical panels located near the lumber yard office were blocked for access by various items.

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  On or about 22 July 2014, and at times prior thereto, electrical panels had various items stored next to and underneath, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard. 1) Two electrical breaker panels, a knife switch, and a transformer located in the southwest corner of the warehouse had various items stored next to or underneath. 2) Two electrical panels located near the lumber yard office had various items stored next to or underneath.

Issued

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $2750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.    On or about 22 July 2014, and at times prior thereto, an energized four-plug electrical circuit outlet box did not have the faceplate mounted, exposing the employees using the outlet to an electrical hazard of approximately 120 volts.