OSHA Inspection: CLINTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:  a) Upholstery Area - On or about September 15, 2015 accumulations of wood dust were observed on surfaces not limited to masonry walls, motors, electrical equipment and on the floor around the Techno CNC router exposing employees to fire and deflagration hazards.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Upholstery Area - An exit route was observed obstructed by a dust collector making it difficult to egress in the event of an emergency, on or about September 15, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): When the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge:  a) Upholstery Area - The employer did not post signs indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge where exit routes were not readily apparent and exit signs were not visible, on or about September 15, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(10)(ix): Safety relief valves did not have direct communication with the vapor space of the container at all times:  a) Loading Dock; Propane Storage Rack - Four out of five LPG cylinders stored horizontally in a storage cage did not have the safety relief valve above the liquid level of the tank exposing employees to fire hazards, on or about September 15, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  a) Loading Dock; Propane Storage Rack - The employer did not use safety instruction signage warning employees of a flammable hazard or prohibiting smoking/open flames on or near a LPG storage cage, on or about September 15, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a) Warehouse - A Cutler-Hammer circuit panel was observed with four unused openings exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards, on or about September 15, 2015.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Upholstery Area Near Installer Stations - Electrical panels were observed blocked by a portable fan and cabinet, on or about September 15, 2015.  b) Upholstery Area Near Overhead Door - An electrical panel was observed blocked by wooden tabletops, on or about September 15, 2015.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring:  a) Warehouse - An orange extension cord was used in lieu of fixed wiring to supply power to a stereo system, on or about September 15, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a) Warehouse - An orange extension cord was observed secured to a steel column, on or about September 15, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.7(b)(4)(xi): The employer did not record the number of days of restricted or transfered days on the OSHA 300 Log:  a) 1140 Edison Street, York PA - The number of days was not recorded on the OSHA 300 log for a work-related illness which occurred on August 20, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:  a) 1140 Edison Street, York PA - On or about September 15, 2015, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment where employees assemble and ship medical furniture such as wood tables and cabinets. Employees are required to assemble and ship furniture and are exposed to hazards such as falling objects and flying dust/debris.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 12, 2016

Abate by

Mar 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  a) 1140 Edison Street, York PA - On or about September 15, 2015, employees are exposed to falling objects while assembling and packaging wood cabinetry and tables weighing approximately 45 lbs. - 300 lbs. and are not required to don adequate protective footwear including reinforced toe protection.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.