OSHA Inspection: PALLET EXPRESS CORP

Issued

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1604.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 135 James St, Canastota, NY 13032, On or about 9/21/16: The employer failed to ensure that employees performing pallet repair and warehouse activities wore protective equipment to protect their feet.

Issued

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1604.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  135 James St, Canastota, NY 13032, On or about 9/21/16: Two metal switch boxes were not permanently attached to the wall.

Issued

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.  a0 135 James St, Canastota, NY, On or about 9/21/16: A switch plate cover was missing on a light switch in office area.

Issued

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.   a) 135 James St, Canastota, NY 13032, warehouse area exit. on or about 9/21/16: The emergency exit light in the warehouse area was not maintained in operable condition.

Issued

2016-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.  a) 135 James St, Canastota, NY, On or about 9/21/16: Forklift operators were not evaluated every three years.