OSHA Inspection: CODA RESOURCES LTD

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): When the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times:      a)  There were no directional exit signs in the warehouse in locations where the way to the nearest exit was not in view and no exit signs were in view. Employees were exposed to fire hazard, delay in escape in a fire or smoke emergency.    Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.      On or about 3/16/2015      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least 5 foot candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:    a) An exit sign over the exit door near the office entrance was not illuminated.  Employees may not readily see the sign, resulting in delay of escape during a fire or smoke emergency.   Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.    On or about 3/16/2015    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a):  The employer did not ensure that: Where mechanical equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across the aisles that could create a hazard. Aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked:       a)  Warehouse shelving legs were not kept in good repair in several locations where shelving legs were bent, exposing employees to shelf collapse hazard.      b)   There were no floor markings in the warehouse to allow forklift operators and employees on foot to see forklift travel pathways and markings at aisle crossings and other critical locations. Employees were exposed to moving equipment hazard.        Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.      On or about 3/16/2015      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not have written certification that each fork lift truck operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph.       a)  The employer did not have forklift training certifications for employees who operate forklifts in the warehouse.        Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.      On or about 3/16/2015      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):  Exit doors were locked.  The employer did not ensure that employees will be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors:      a)  Several existing exit doors were labeled with exit signs but the door was locked. Employees were exposed to fire hazard, delay in escape in a fire or smoke emergency.      Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.      On or about 3/16/2015      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 16, 2015

Abate by

Sep 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that exit routes are free and unobstructed with no materials or equipment placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:      a)  Warehouse shelving and merchandise was blocking the exit route.  Employees were exposed to fire hazard, delay in escape in a fire or smoke emergency.      Location: 960 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn N.Y.      On or about 3/16/2015      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.