OSHA Inspection: UNITED HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORP.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a)  Shipping Department: 8 foot extensions were added to each of the forks of the Hyster S50XM S/N 0187V30031A without the  forklift manufacturer's written approval,  on or about 07/23/2015.    b)  Receiving Department: 8 foot extensions were added to each of the forks of the Hyster S50XM S/N 0187V30031A without the  forklift manufacturer's written approval,  on or about 07/23/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) Shipping Department:  The Forklift Hyster Model S50XM, Serial # 0187V30031A had a non-functioning horn and was not taken out of service, on or about 07/23/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Grinding station: The distance between the wheel and the periphery guard of the Bench Grinder S/N G6-301-17 was one and half inches, on or about 05/27/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    a) Welding area, open welding station:  A C-25 compressed gas cylinder used for welding was not secured from being knocked over, observed on or about 03/03/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.      a)  Shipping area:  The cord of a fan (no identifying marks) was spliced and covered with masking tape, on or about 05/27/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a)  Welding station:  The opening, where a conductor entered a 4 inch x 4 inch metal receptacle box, was not effectively closed, on or about 7/23/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $44,000 · Current $26,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Where the work permitted, the welder was not enclosed in an individual booth painted with a finish of low reflectivity such as zinc oxide (an important factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations) and lamp black, or where the work did not permit, the welder was not enclosed with noncombustible screens similarly painted like the individual booth:    a)  Welding area - Northwest corner of building:  Five welding stations were not enclosed with noncombustible screens, on or about 5/27/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,600 · Current $4,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(11): Dockboard(s) or bridgeplate(s) were not properly secured before they were driven over:    a)  Shipping area: The dock plate in use did not have feet to secure it in place, on or about 5/27/2015,.         United Hospital Supply Corporation, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $9,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Press brake area southeast side of building between punch press area and shipping area:  The point of operation of the Amada NC 9-Ex II Model FBD8025E (S/N 8500613) Press Brake, was not guarded, on or about 05/27/2015.    b) Press brake area southeast side of building between punch press area and shipping area:  The point of operation of the Amada Model 125 (S/N 01251430) Press Brake, was not guarded, on or about 05/27/2015.    c) Press brake area southeast side of building between punch press area and shipping area:  The point of operation of the Amada (no identifying marks) Press Brake, was not guarded, on or about 05/27/2015.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,600 · Current $4,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a)  Welding station:  A 4 inch x4 inch metal receptacle box was not mounted to a wall or installed in accordance to the manufacturer instructions and was used as a power strip to power a phone and a hand held grinder, observed on or about 7/23/2015.    b)  Shipping department: Two power strips were used to power equipment such a Ryobi cutter and hand held drills, on or about 05/27/2015.    United Hospital Supply was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, item Number 16 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,600 · Current $4,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) Near dip tanks area:  An electrical panel was obstructed by stored material such as metal bars and metal sheets, observed on or about 5/27/2015.    b) Outside the paint department:  An electrical panel was obstructed by boxes of material and containers, observed on or about 7/23/2015.    United Hospital Supply was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 17 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,600 · Current $4,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    a)  Welding station:  The cord of a 4 inch x 4 inch metal receptacle box used as a power strip to power a phone and a hand held grinder, had damaged strain relief, on or about 7/23/2015.    United Hospital Supply was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 314581422, Citation Number 1, Item Number 20(c) and was affirmed as a final order on 11/24/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 4422 Route 130 South, Burlington NJ 08016.