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OSHA Inspection: AVICO DISTRIBUTING INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AVICO DISTRIBUTING INC. in 729 BROAD STREET, UTICA, NY 13501 (NAICS 424410). OSHA activity number 340440338.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
729 BROAD STREET
City
UTICA
State
NY
ZIP
13501
Mailing
729 BROAD STREET, UTICA, NY 13501
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
424410
Employees
13
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.24 H

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Apr 19, 2015
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    a)  Main loading dock, on or about 3/3/15:  A fixed stairway and platform outside the loading dock door, with eight risers, was not provided with midrails.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (S) $500
  • — C (S) $1200
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.36 D01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Mar 23, 2015
Penalty
Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced
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)  Main Loading Dock, on or about 3/3/15:  Exit door was kept locked throughout the day.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (S) $500
  • — C (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $2000

1910.157 G01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 7 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Apr 19, 2015
Penalty
Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced
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 3/3/15:  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 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (S) $500
  • — C (S) $1200
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.178 L01 I

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Apr 19, 2015
Penalty
Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a)  At the establishment, on or about 3/3/15:  Employees were not provided training and evaluations on the use of powered industrial trucks, including five Hyster pallet jacks and a Yale stacker.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (S) $500
  • — C (S) $1600
  • — Z (S) $1600

1910.305 B02 I

Other-than-serious 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Apr 19, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Cooler, on or about 3/3/15:  A junction box on the wall next to the entrance was not provided with a cover.  b)  Main Loading Dock, on or about 3/3/15:  A junction box on the wall next to the area leading to the dumpster was not provided with a cover.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (O) $0
  • — C (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.305 G01 IV A

Other-than-serious 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Mar 17, 2015
Abate by
Apr 19, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  In the store, on or about 3/3/15:  An extension cord and a strip outlet providing current to a blower over the main doorway were being used as permanent wiring.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.
Recent events (3)
  • — J (O) $0
  • — C (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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