OSHA Inspection: A.L. GEORGE LLC

Issued

Mar 11, 2015

Abate by

Mar 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types were not of such construction that the completed structure was not capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail:  a)  L-1 Bldg., on or about 2/18/15:  A fixed stairway to the glass storage mezzanine with 14 risers had a missing vertical upright post that had been broken off.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2015

Abate by

Mar 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)  L-1 Bldg., on or about 2/18/15:  A fixed stairway to the glass storage mezzanine with 14 risers was not provided with a midrail.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2015

Abate by

Mar 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):   Exit door was locked.  Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a)  L-1 Bldg., Dunnage Area, on or about 2/18/15:  The exit door was locked with a deadbolt lock.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Throughout the L-3 Bldg., on or about 2/18/15:  There were no exit directional signs to indicate the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2015

Abate by

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a)  At the establishment, on or about 2/18/15:  Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29CFR 1910.157(b).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.