OSHA Inspection: CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Abate by

Dec 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.    The emergency exit doors in the following departments/areas were blocked and obstructed:      A.  Refrigerator Area: The floor plate of the emergency exit door facing south in the Dairy section was bent.    B.  Refrigerator Receiving Area: The floor plate  of the northern exit door was not secured to the door and the exit door would not closed upon opening.    C. Freezer Room: The right bullard at the emergency exit  door facing east was leaning and bent on the door.      D. Seafood Room: The emergency exit door facing east partially blocked with drums of meat waste, box, and pallet.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.    WAREHOUSE: The employer had not evaluated each powered industrial truck operator's performance at least once in every three years.    ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  WAREHOUSE:  The flasher of the Raymond P1 reach powered industrial truck was not operable.    ABATED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $9,900 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom shall be maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places should be provided where practicable.    WAREHOUSE: The floor surface of the milk/dairy section located in aisle way S to SC had an abundance of ice build-up from a leak in the roof/ceiling, creating slips and fall hazards.      City Line Distributors was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2), which was contained in inspection number 123190886, Citation 2 Item 2, issued on 01-22-2010 with respect to a workplace located at 20 Industry Drive, West Haven, CT 06516.