OSHA Inspection: BRUCE SUPPLY CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    a- Bruce Supply Corporation, Keasbey, NJ - Warehouse: Aisles and passageways were blocked with pallets and product.  Two outer aisles along the south west wall of the warehouse, where mechanical handling equipment is used, were completely blocked with pallets of product.  All but the 3 main aisles of the warehouse had merchandise and other material obstruction across or in the aisle.       Observed on/or about 2/2/2016.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.     a -Bruce Supply Corporation, Keasbey, NJ: Warehouse: The fire exit route in South West corner of the warehouse was blocked by pallets of merchandise and other materials, impeding access, in case of fire or other emergency, to the emergency exit door.    Condition observed on or about 2/2/2016.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space provided about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:    a- Bruce Supply Corporation, Keasbey, NJ -  Electrical panel boxes (voltage 480 volts/3phase) were not maintained free of storage material, e.g., discarded wood, cardboard and supply inventory.    A minimum 30 inches of space was not maintained in front of the electrical panels.    Condition noted on or about 2/2/2016.

Issued

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not include an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a- Bruce Supply Corporation, Keasbey, NJ - Warehouse: - An employee, who was trained in forklift operations through a previous employer, was not evaluated by the current employer, to ensure the effectiveness of the training received.    The employer must also certify that each operator was trained and evaluated.  The certification is to include, but not limited to, the name of the operator, the date of the training or evaluation and the name of the person providing the training or evaluation.    Condition noted on or about 2/2/16.