OSHA Inspection: PNC GROUP

Issued

2015-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3850.00 Reduced

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 November 17, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes in the warehouse were able to be opened at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. The north exit door along the east wall had two sets of boards installed on the door to prevent the doors from opening as well as a slide bolt in the locked position. The boards could hamper an employees effort to exit the facility in the event of an emergency.   b) On or about November 17, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes in the warehouse were able to be opened at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. The south exit door along the east wall had a board installed on the door to prevent the doors from opening, as well as a slide bolt in the locked position. The boards could hamper an employees effort to exit the facility in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2015-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) On or about November 17, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes in the warehouse were free and unobstructed. The north exit door along the east wall was blocked by inventory product and surplus equipment. Employees were exposed to slip, trip, fall and burn hazards in the event of a fire.     b) On or about November 17, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes in the warehouse were free and unobstructed. The south exit door along the east wall was blocked by inventory product and surplus equipment contained in boxes. Employees were exposed to slip, trip, fall and burn hazards in the event of a fire.

Issued

2015-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $2310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  a) On or about November 17, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from struck by hazards in that employees working in the warehouse were exposed to failing ceiling tiles. Employees were not provided with head protection such as hard hats while working in the warehouse.

Issued

2015-01-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $3850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) On or about October 20, 2014, the employer failed to ensure electrical boxes located near the north garage door on a pillar were free from damage/broken parts. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards such as but not limited to electrocution, electrical shock, and or arc flash injuries.