OSHA Inspection: ADIRONDACK RECORDS MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):      (a) Elmwood road location, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, employees were exposed to fall hazards while building rack uprights; employees were standing on horizontal rack supports at a height of 11.5 feet above ground level.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:     a) 45 Learned Street facility:  On or prior to 4/30/15, employees were not provided with training in the use of portable fire extinguishers.         b) Elmwood Road Facility:  On or prior to 4/30/15, employees were not provided with training in the use of portable fire extinguishers.      Abatement note:  The employer must either correct the alleged violation item, or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 1910.38(a) and (b), which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,100 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) 45 Learned street, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, file boxes were not securely stacked or limited in height so they were secure against sliding or collapse.    (b) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, file boxes were not securely stacked or limited in height so they were secure against sliding or collapse.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    (a) 45 Learned Street, main warehouse:  Aisles were not kept clear of accumulation of file boxes, exposing employees to falling, tripping, and fire hazards.    (b) 45 Learned Street, main warehouse:  Materials stored in vertical shelf/rack storage units were not stored to maintain sufficient transverse flue space(s)* throughout the vertical height of the shelf/rack, exposing employees to fire hazards.    (c)   Elmwood Road, main warehouse:  Aisles and dock area were not kept clear of accumulation of file boxes, exposing employees to falling, tripping, and fire hazards.    (d)   Elmwood Road, main warehouse:  Materials stored in vertical shelf/rack storage units were not stored to maintain sufficient transverse flue space(s)* throughout the vertical height of the shelf/rack, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x): Portable wood ladder(s) were not inspected frequently and those which have developed defects shall be withdrawn from service for repair or destruction and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use."    (a) 45 Learned Street location, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12' Davidson wood step ladder with a bent spreader assembly was not removed from service.    (b) Elmwood road location, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 10' Holland wood step ladder with a split side rail and missing horizontal support was in use.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(viii): Ladders with broken or missing steps, rungs, or cleats, broken side rails, or other faulty equipment shall were used:    (a) 45 Learned Street location, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12' Davidson wood step ladder with a bent spreader assembly was in use.    (b) Elmwood road location, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 10' Holland wood step ladder with a split side rail and missing horizontal support was in use.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladder(s) were not maintained in a good usable condition at all times.    (a) 45 Learned street, main warehouse:   On or prior to 4/30/15, a 6 foot GarLin steel rolling warehouse ladder with damaged and missing casters was in use.    (b) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12 foot Louisville steel rolling warehouse ladder with broken base supports was in use.    (c) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12 foot steel rolling warehouse ladder (grey color, unknown manufacturer) with damaged base step and missing handrails/guardrails was in use.    (d) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, an 8 ' Werner fiberglass and aluminum step ladder with a broken step was in use.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): 1910.26(c)(2)(7): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired.    (a) 45 Learned street, main warehouse:   On or prior to 4/30/15, a 6 foot GarLin steel rolling warehouse ladder with damaged and missing casters was in use.    (b) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12 foot Louisville steel rolling warehouse ladder with broken base supports was in use.    (c) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 12 foot  steel rolling warehouse ladder (grey color, unknown manufacturer) with damaged base step and missing handrails/guardrails was in use.    (d) Elmwood road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, a 8 ' Werner fiberglass and aluminum step ladder with a broken step was in use.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    (a) 45 Learned street, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/30/15, exit route(s) in the main warehouse were obstructed by storage of file boxes.    (b) Elmwood Road, main warehouse:  On or prior to 4/3015, Exit route(s) were obstructed by storage of file boxes, debris, and palletized material(s).

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

May 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    (a) 45 Learned street, main warehouse:  Signs were not posted in aisles leading to the nearest exit in area(s) where direction of travel to the exit was not apparent.    (b) Elmwood road location:  Signs were not posted in aisles leading to the nearest exit in area(s) where direction of travel to an exit was not apparent.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a) 45 Learned Street facility:  On or prior to 4/30/15, portable fire extinguishers had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check since 2009.         b) Elmwood Road Facility:  On or prior to 4/30/15, portable fire extinguishers has not been subjected to an annual maintenance check.