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OSHA Inspection: GATEHOUSE MEDIA ILLINOIS HOLDINGS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GATEHOUSE MEDIA ILLINOIS HOLDINGS, INC. in 502 W. JACKSON, MARION, IL 62959 (NAICS 454390). OSHA activity number 341508737.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
502 W. JACKSON
City
MARION
State
IL
ZIP
62959
Mailing
502 W. JACKSON, MARION, IL 62959
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
454390
Employees
7
Ownership type
Private (A)

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $1,360 · Current $1,360
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:              a)         Outside of building, northwest corner, an 110 volt orange extension cord was ran outside and into a sump pump depression with the plug and receptacle connection exposed to wet conditions.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1360
  • · Z (S) $1360

1910.304 G05

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $1,360 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:          a)         The 110 volt orange extension cord was ran outside and into a sump pump depression was missing its plug ground pin.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $1360

1910.305 G01 IV A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $1,360 · Current $1,360
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:     a)         The 110 volt orange extension cord was connected inside the structure and ran outside into a sump pump depression to continually supply power.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1360
  • · Z (S) $1360

1910.305 G01 IV B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors;      a)         The 110 volt orange extension cord was supplying power to the outside sump pump was run through the garage door opening.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.178 L04 II

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii): The employer did not provide refresher training to all employees engaged in the unsafe operation and use of forklifts:     a)    Employee operated the Mitsubishi Model FGC20 forklift had caused damage at the facility and not been retrained before operating the  lift again.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

1910.243 E01 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.243(e)(1)(iii): A shutoff device that was provided did not stop operation of the motor or engine:     a)    On or before May 26, 2016, employees operated the MTD Yard Machines 20 inch push mower while the handle safety lever was not working.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

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