OSHA Inspection: TAMKO ENNIS, INC.

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.   On or about November 20, 2014, and times prior thereto, north west of the shipping area, the path to the exit door was blocked by a chain exposing employees to entrapment and fire hazards.

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 November 20, 2014, and times prior thereto, north side of the shipping area, the employer did not ensure the employees had clear access to the fire extinguisher at all times exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1785.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.   On or about November 20, 2014, and times prior thereto, north side of the shipping area, the employer did not ensure the employees had clear access to the breaker panel at all times exposing employees to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-12-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (A) through (E) of this paragraph.   On or about November 20, 2014, and times prior thereto, in the warehouse, the employer used an extension cord to replace the original power cord and spliced the cord into a 110V, 4.1 Amp Venco 48 inch floor fan exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.