EL PASO, TX —
OSHA Inspection: FURNITURE CITY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of FURNITURE CITY in 7122 GATEWAY EAST, EL PASO, TX 79915 (NAICS 442110). OSHA activity number 340581552.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FURNITURE CITY
- Site address
- 7122 GATEWAY EAST
- City
- EL PASO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79915
- Mailing
- 7122 FURNITURE CITY, EL PASO, TX 79915
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 442110
- Employees
- 30
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 6, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. On or about April 22, 2015, employer did not secure the metal rails for the cherry picker's guide. On isle #52 the metal rails were misaligned and not secured to the concrete floor. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.36 D01
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 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: On or about April 22, 2015, exit doors number 9 and number 11 were locked, employer did not ensure that doors marked as exit were unlocked from the inside at all times. This condition exposed employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: On or about April 22, 2015, in the warehouse exits number 9 and number 11 were obstructed with office and furniture materials. These conditions exposed employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.67 C02 II
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii): An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained: On or about April 22, 2015, employer did not ensure that employees were trained and certified to operate the cherry picker. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and caught beween hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: On or about April 22, 2015, employer did not ensure that employees handling furniture were provided with footwear and eyewear protection. The larger pieces of furniture was handled by the cherry picker. This condition exposed employees to eye impact and struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.132 E
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(e): Defective and damaged equipment. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment was used. On or about April 22, 2015, employer did not ensure that the lanyard used as attachment to the cherry picker platform was properly secured. The hook on the lanyard was broken exposing employees to fall hazards exceeding 4 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340581552.
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