OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL OFFICE FURNITURE, LLC

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): : 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 employees, in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards:    a) Warehouse -  Employees were exposed to being struck-by unanchored storage racks, and bent and detached rack supports, on or about, 04/07/16.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a.  In the office chair storage room, the exit route leading to the exit door was obstructed with office chairs and an office desk, as observed on or about 04/07/16.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a.  In the warehouse next to the electrical panel, an exit door was not marked with a sign reading "exit", as observed on or about 04/07/2016.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:   a.  In the warehouse - material on the storage rack was stored at a height of approximately 5 feet on a damaged wood pallet that could collapse and strike employees.   b.  In the warehouse - metal cylinders not secured were stored on the edge of the storage rack at a height of approximately 8 feet that could fall at minimum movement and strike employees.   c.  In the warehouse - damaged carton boxes with materials stored at a height of approximately 8 feet were sliding to the side and could potentially strike employees working in the area.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a.  In the warehouse, aisles were obstructed with a portable ladder and office furniture and office chairs as observed on or about 04/07/16.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  a.  For employees required to evacuate their workplace in case of an emergency.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a.  For employees allowed to operate forklifts without the completion of training and evaluation.

Issued

May 10, 2016

Abate by

Jun 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a.  for employees using spray paints when they are engaged in painting and repair activities of used office furniture.