OSHA Inspection: FW WAREHOUSING

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of a slip/trip/fall hazard:  a/ Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, employee(s) were exposed to the potential hazard of a slip/trip/fall hazard due to the lack of light inside of one freight/passenger Otis Elevator a.k.a Bean Sprout Elevator.    One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install adequate light within the elevator as required by ASME A17.3-2011, paragraph 3.4.5.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that employees with normal vision could see along the exit route:    a/ Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth floors, the exit route for each was not adequately lighted.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(h)(2): Where general lighting was less than two (2) lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting was not provided on the truck:  a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, the Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH01A15PV, s/n unknown, was being operated with 0.00 lx per square foot of lighting.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,580 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway were not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards:    Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, protruding sections of steel floor plate, loose wooden plywood, and deep depressions in the concrete floor were located at the following locations:    a/  First floor by the main entrance.    b/  First floor by Loading Dock #1.    c/  Basement inside of the Otis Elevator #1.    d/  Basement.    e/  Second floor.    f/  Third floor.    g/  Fourth floor.    h/  Fifth floor.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) and toeboards:  Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there was moving equipment or there was equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard:  a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically adjacent to Loading Dock #1, an open-sided floor measuring approximately 15'L X 4.5'W was completely unguarded.  The fall distance to the basement below was approximately 15 feet.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(6): The employer did not ensure that safe distance was maintained from the edge of ramps or platforms while on any elevated dock, or platform or freight car:  a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the second floor, operators of fork trucks approached an open-sided, unguarded floor for the purpose of moving palletized stock.  The fall distance to the first floor below was approximately 20 feet.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth floors, appropriate signage was not posted indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically on the first floor at the Middle Break Room, suitable chemically resistant attire was not provided for the employee's torso while engaged in replenishing battery cells with water.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically on the first floor at the Middle Break Room, face protection was not provided for employee(s) while engaged in replenishing battery cells with water.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there was a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, employee(s) operating Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH01A15PV, s/n unknown, were not provided with suitable head protection.  This fork truck was not equipped with an overhead guard.  Operators would raise the forks belonging to this fork truck to retrieve 55-gallon drums containing hazardous material from the floor above.    b/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the first floor, on or about 10/21/15, employee(s) were utilizing a personnel basket attached to the forks of a Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 426F6CU15, s/n 62317, for the purpose of removing loose concrete from the ceiling above.  Suitable head protection was neither provided nor worn.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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, or when the use of protective footwear would protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, employee(s) were wearing sneakers.  The condition of the floors located in the basement, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth stories consisted of protruding segments of steel plate, wooden splinters, and sharp segments of concrete.  A variety of material handling machines were also operated by the employee(s) on these floors.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a):  Employers did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, suitable gloves were not provided for fork truck operators who exchange LPG cylinders.  The cotton gloves provided were not effective to protect these operators from the hazard of frost bite.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the Middle Break Room on the first floor, an emergency eye wash station or shower was not provided for employee(s) who were required to replenish the battery cells belonging to a variety of material handling machines.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the first floor, on or about 10/21/15, employee(s) were utilizing a personnel basket attached to the forks of a Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 426F6CU15, s/n 62317, for the purpose of removing loose concrete from the ceiling above.  Written permission from the manufacturer or the equivalent was not obtained in advance.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(e)(1): High Lift Rider trucks were not fitted with overhead guards:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the basement, the Nissan Fork Truck, m/n KCPH01A15PV, s/n unknown, was not equipped with an overhead guard.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically at Loading Dock #1, the Toyota Fork Truck m/n 426F6CU15, s/n 62317, was being operated with a loose heat shield above the muffler.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:    a/  At the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically inside of the basement, live conductor were entering outer surface of the junction box belonging to the Copeland Quality Air Compressor, m/n TK17602424386, unknown s/n.  These conductors were not protected from abrasion.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a/  At the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically inside of the basement, there was one unused opening on the outer surface of the junction box belonging to the Copeland Quality Air Compressor, m/n TK17602424386, unknown s/n.  b/  At the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically inside of the basement, there was one unused opening on the outer surface of the Gould Clampmatic Electrical Distribution Panel Box.  c/  At the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the second floor, there was a circuit breaker panel box that was missing nine breakers.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):  Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically the first floor and basement, numerous flexible cords were attached to a variety of building surfaces near the ceiling.  These flexible cords appeared to be providing 120 volt electrical power to numerous fluorescent lights.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):  Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically at Loading Dock #1, two, orange flexible cords were spliced together.  This arrangement provided 120 volt electrical power to lighting and a dual receptacle box secured to the wall.

Issued

Dec 14, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there was a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a/  Inside of the Crunden Martin Facility, specifically at the Middle Break Room on the first floor, the outer insulation belonging to a black, flexible cord was missing.  This flexible cord was providing 120 volt electrical power to a Rubbermate Digital Scale, unknown m/n or s/n.