OSHA Inspection: JAY STRONGWATER, LLC

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Aug 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  a. Within the warehouse, on or about 04/15/15:  Aisle ways were blocked with merchandise including carts and loose boxes.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.  a.  On the west wall of the warehouse, on or about 04/15/15:  A relocatable power tap, otherwise known as a power strip, was being used to power an industrial floor fan contrary to its listing and labeling instructions.  b.  In the design room, on or about 04/15/15:  A relocatable power tap, otherwise known as a power strip, was being used to power an industrial fume hood contrary to its listing and labeling instructions.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Aug 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure:  a.  In the packing department, on or about 04/15/15:  A circular saw used to build packing crates was powered by an extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring.  b.  In the design room, on or about 04/15/15:  A heat gun used to glue gems onto art pieces was powered by an extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  a.  Storage area between production area and design, on or about 04/15/15:  Access to a circuit breaker panel was blocked by boxes and a wrought iron decorative screen.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 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.  On the south wall of the production area, on or about 04/15/15:  A circuit breaker panel was missing approximately thirteen blanks, thereby exposing its live buss bars.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  a.  In the area between production and design, on or about 04/15/15:  Access to a mounted fire extinguisher was blocked by boxes and rolling carts.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.