OSHA Inspection: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER NEW YORK AND NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) At the worksite:  On or prior to 3/18/16, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present during job tasks including but not limited to:  forklift operations and routine maintenance, including battery charging; handling freight; operation of pallet jacks; operation of the baler; operation of the compactor and handling trash; and sorting clothing and merchandise.  These job tasks may necessitate the use of personal protective equipment such as foot protection, hand protection, and eye protection.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a) Back room:   On or prior to 3/18/16, the employer did not require the use of protective eyewear during forklift battery charging/maintenance, and during baler operation (handling wire ties).

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:    (a) Back room:   On or prior to 3/18/16, the employer did not require the use of puncture resistant safety toe footwear during forklift operation, freight/bale handling, and operation of the compactor.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Back room:  On or prior to 3/18/16, the Honeywell emergency eyewash unit was not suitable for use, in that it was blocked by stored freight and the eyewash tank solution had not been replaced at the recommended 6 month interval (inspection tag indicated solution was due for replacement in December 2015).

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 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) At the facility, on or prior to 3/18/16:   TCM FCB15H2 forklift was in operation with observed items in need of repair or unsafe, including but not limited to:  damaged backup lighting, inoperative backup warning alarm, worn tires, and leaking hydraulic fluid.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 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) Back room, near loading dock doors:   On or prior to 3/18/16, Gould ITE CDP panelboard (208/120V Y, 400A) and Powerflow 36V battery charger where not provided with sufficient space for safe operation, in that they were exposed to physical damage from freight being unloaded and stored in the area.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Back room, panel LPHA (208/120v):  On or prior to 3/18/16, blanks or covers were not installed in circuit breaker positions 9 and 11.    (b) Back room, panel LPHB (480/277v):  On or prior to 3/18/16, blanks or covers were not installed in circuit breaker position 11.    (c) Back room, panel LPOL (208/120v):  On or prior to 3/18/16, blanks or covers were not installed in circuit breaker positions 15, 20 and 22.    (d) Back room, panel LPA (208/120v):  On or prior to 3/18/16, panel board front panel/cover was offset approximately 4", exposing live parts inside.    (e) Back room, between panel LPA and baler:  On or prior to 3/18/16, 120v duplex outlet did not have a coverplate installed.     (f)  Back room, between loading dock doors:  On or prior to 3/18/16, a standard quad junction/splice box with exposed live wires did not have a cover installed.    (g)  Back room, to right of doorway to front room:  On or prior to 3/18/16, a standard light switch was not equipped with a cover plate.    (h)  Handbag area/women's clothing:   On or prior to 3/18/16, a standard duplex junction box with exposed live wires was not equipped with a cover plate.     (i)  Front room, at column thermostat control AC-4:  On or prior to  3/18/16, a standard quad junction box had a damaged enclosure and a duplex junction/outlet box below the thermostat did not have a cover.    (j)  Back room, hallway, near sprinkler control valve(s):  On or prior to 3/18/16, wall-mounted junction boxes did not have covers installed.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee was exposed were not de-energized before the employee worked on or near them:    (a) Back room, during operation of the Marathon Compactor:  On or prior to 3/18/16, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards when opening the cover of the 208V motor control panel to reset the breaker; reset button on the outside of the panel was damaged.

Issued

Jul 20, 2016

Abate by

Aug 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    (a) At the facility, on or prior to 3/18/15:  The employer did not certify that all operators of the TCM FCB15H2 forklift truck were trained and evaluated prior to permitting them to operate the unit.