OSHA Inspection: CONWOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  Warehouse A, outside - A Samsung air conditioner unit cabinet was not closed where conductors entered.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):   Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (f) of this paragraph in the following location, flexible cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring:   Warehouse A, outside - A Samsung air conditioner unit was energized by an orange Romex electrical line and beverage dispenser was energized through yellow extension cord.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  Warehouse A, outside - A Samsung air conditioner unit was energized by an orange Romex electrical line and a beverage dispenser was energized through yellow extension cord;  electrical lines powering both appliances were run through external walls.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:   Warehouse B, stairs leading to mezzanine level - The right side ascending stair railing did not extend the full length of the stairs.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge  of tread:  Warehouses A & B - The stair railings leading to the second floor mezzanines in both warehouses were inadequate in the following ways:   a.  Warehouse A - Both the left and right side stair railings were less than 30" in height.  Measurements ranged from 26"-28".      b.  Warehouse B - The stair railing was less than 30" in height.  Measurements ranged from 26"-28".     *ABATEMENT NOTE - Warehouse A - The 11th stair of the right side stairs leading to the storage mezzanine was cracked completely through and needs to be replaced.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:   Warehouse A - An aisle was partially blocked by containers of paint and not maintained at least 28" wide.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):   Warehouses - Employees have been provided personal protective equipment such as gloves and safety shoes to protect them against hazards such as sharp edges or heavy materials falling on their feet in warehouses,  face shields and disposable masks when weed whacking, and safety glasses when cutting metal.  A hazard assessment has not been performed to include the following elements:      1.  Select and have each affected employee use the types of PPE that will protect them from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  2.  Communicate the selection decisions to each affected employee and;  3.  Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.      *ABATEMENT NOTE: The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:  Men's room - It was observed that the restroom did not have soap.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 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:   Men's Room - The restroom was not provided with any means to dry hands.

Issued

Jun 17, 2015

Abate by

Jul 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:   Warehouse A, right side mezzanine - Yellow Romex electrical line running across the mezzanine floor was secured with bent nails.