OSHA Inspection: STERLING SEATING, INC

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section.     a) Wood shop area: The employer did not establish specific energy control procedures for operators performing servicing to equipment, such as but not limited to, a Grizzly band saw; on or about 1/1/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a) Wood shop area: The employer did not provide locks for the control of hazardous energy to employees performing servicing to equipment, such as but not limited to, a Grizzly band saw; on or about 1/1/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Aug 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.      a) Wood shop area: The employer did not provide Lock Out/Tag Out training to employees performing servicing to equipment, such as but not limited to, a Grizzly band saw; on or about 1/1/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 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) Wood shop area- Employee was using a Delta radial saw that had a damaged electric cord; on or about 1/7/15.    b) Chair builders area- Employees were using a Ryobi drill that had a power cord that had a damaged cord; on or about 1/7/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a) Wood shop area- Employee was exposed to electrical hazards while using a radial arm saw with unguarded live parts due to a missing switch plate; on or about 1/7/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective    a) Wood shop area- Employee was using a radial saw that was missing a ground pin; on or about 2/5/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.   a) Wood shop area- An employees was using a radial saw with a power cord that had no strain relief; on or about 1/7/15.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,546 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) Storage warehouse: Emergency exit door was locked with stretch wrap; on or about 1/7/15.    b) Storage warehouse: Emergency exit door was locked with wiring; on or about 2/5/15.      Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.36(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314674532, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level.    a) Storage warehouse: The exit route was blocked by a fallen tree branch, a hanging light, and snow and ice; on or about 1/7/15.    b) Storage warehouse: The exit route leading to two emergency exit doors was locked with a padlocked gate; on or about 1/7/15.    c) Dock area: The exit route leading to the dock room from the storage area was blocked by chairs; on or about 2/5/15.    Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314674532, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07031.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition.    a) Shop area: Restroom used by employees was not maintained in a sanitary condition; on or about 1/7/15.    b) Storage Warehouse:  Restroom used by employees was not maintained in a sanitary condition; on or about 2/5/15.    Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.141(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314674474, citation number 1, item number 9a, and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Avenue, North Arlington, NJ,07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with handsoap or similar cleansing agents.  a) Shop area: Restroom used by employees was not provided with soap; on or about 1/7/15.  b) Storage warehouse: Restroom used by employees was not provided with soap; on or about 2/5/15.   Repeat: Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.141(d)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314674474, citation number 1, item number 9c, and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Avenue, North Arlington, NJ,07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling.  a) Storage Warehouse:  Employees are not provided with paper towels or warm blowers in the bathroom; on or about 1/7/15 and 2/5/15.  Repeat: Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.141(d)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314674474, citation number 1, item number 9d, and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Avenue, North Arlington, NJ,07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,546 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    a) Wood shop area: Employees did not utilize Lock Out/Tag Out procedures before performing service to equipment, such as but not limited to, a Grizzly band saw; on or about 1/1/15.    Repeat:  Sterling Seating Inc, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number, 314674532 citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.    a) Storage warehouse area- Boxes containing merchandise were stacked and were not stable to prevent them from accidentally sliding or collapsing; on or about 1/7/15.    Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.176(b) which was contained in OSHA inspection number, 314674532 citation number 1, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/15, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,546 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the materials being cut:    a) Wood shop area: The bottom section of the Delta radial saw cutting blade was not guarded on one side; on or about 2/5/15.    Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.213(h)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number, 314674532 citation number 1, item number 13 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage.     a) Storage warehouse area- The space in front of a 120 volt electrical panel was used for storage; on or about 2/5/15.    b) Wood shop area- The space in front of a 240 volt electrical panel was used for storage; on or about 1/7/15 and 2/5/15.      Repeat:  Sterling Seating, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number, 314674532 citation number 1, item number 16 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.    a) Wood shop area: The electrical box for the sander was missing knockouts; on or about 1/7/15 and 2/5/15.    b) Wood shop area: The receptacle box that powers the light was missing a knockout; on or about 1/7/15 and 2/5/15.       Repeat:  Sterling Seating Inc, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number, 314674532 citation number 1, item number 17 and was affirmed as a final order on 1/20/12, with respect to a workplace located at 9 Porete Ave, North Arlington, NJ 07301.

Issued

Jul 1, 2015

Abate by

Jul 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(c)(2)(i): Each water closet did not occupy a separate compartment with a door and walls or partitions between fixtures sufficiently high to assure privacy:  a) Shop area: Restroom used by employees was missing stall doors on or about 1/7/15 and 2/5/15.