OSHA Inspection: ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $5,750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: Stair railings and handrails were not installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23(e).    (a) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 the following open sided 5 rung stairways were missing midrails.              (i) WS004 Eagle - One rail on each stair side               (ii) VT-1 Glue Tote - One rail on eachh stair side

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $5,750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(v): Employee(s) required to use PPE by this section were not trained to know the proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE:    (a) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015  maintenance technicians and electricians were provided flame retardant (FR) clothing, arc rated hood w/ face shield, and O electrically insulating gloves without prior training on how to use and maintain the PPE.

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): 29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-4 and I-5:    (a) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 maintenance technicians and electricians were provided Class O electrically insulating gloves that were not tested in accordance with Table I-5 which requires testing: Before first issue and every 6 months thereafter.

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $5,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control.    (a) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 the machine specific LOTO procedure did not contain a clear means of testing to ensure the pneumatic (air) was deleted prior to performing servicing or maintenance on the machine.        - WS138 Schelling Machine      - WB678 Vertical Bore      - WR185 Heian Router      - FV004 VT Machine

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $5,750

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) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 multi-outlet electric power strips (re-locatable power taps) were used to power high current electrical equipment such as industrial fans and portable banding machines.

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for permanent building wiring.      (a)  Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 flexible wiring was used to power fixed equipment.         - Heian routers  WR185, WR201       - Schelling saw conveyor

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(A): Safe procedures for deenergizing circuits and equipment shall be determined before circuits or equipment are deenergized.    (a) Bagging area - On or about June 01, 2015 a project team electrician replaced a defective 110 volt electrical outlet without an established LOTO procedure.

Issued

Nov 17, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.    (a) Facility - On or about June 01, 2015 maintenance employees are allowed to use electrical test equipment and electrical rated PPE, such as arc flash hoods, Class 0 gloves, and FR clothing without being trained to safely use and maintain the equipment.