OSHA Inspection: BUZZ-OFF ALARM SYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.     A) At the second floor where the doors of a freight elevator (Lift-Rite LT series Pallet Stacker) opened to an open shaft that exposed employees to a fall of approximately 12'7" above the next lower level on or about 02/09/2015.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) At the store where a Lift-Rite Manual Pallet Stacker was modified so that it could be operated via a remote control pendant from the second floor on or about 02/09/2015.  (b) At the store where a Lift-Rite Manual Pallet Stacker had a plywood platform where employees stand to retrieve parts and or products delivered to and from the second floor on or about 02/09/2015.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2): Exit route doors were operated by a device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the exit route if the device or alarm fails.    A) At the establishment, security bars installed on the first and second floor emergency exit doors remained secured while the building was occupied as observed on or about 02/09/2015.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): All spraying areas were not provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered.       A) At the custom fabrication shop on the second floor of the store where liquid contact cement is sprayed in the open shop as observed on or about 02/9/2015.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  A) At the custom fabrication shop on the second floor of the store where wood wood dust was observed accumulated throughout the area on or about 02/9/2015.

Issued

2015-04-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  (A)At the second floor storage where products and or merchandise observed in disarray and on the floor exposed employees to tripping hazards while walking in the isles, on or about 02/09/2015.