OSHA Inspection: ORION INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Issued

Jan 23, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 5170 N. Northwest Highway, near Mezzanine- On October 3, 2016, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  A power strip was used to supply power to a water fountain.      b) 5190 N. Northwest Highway, Break Room and Back Area- On October 3, 2016, the employer did not ensure that extension cords were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  Extension cords were used to supply power to overhead lamps, a vending machine, and a parts oven located in the outside back area, as well as another extension cord.

Issued

Jan 23, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(c)(1): Each exit discharge did not lead directly outside or to a street, walkway, refuge area, public way, or open space with access to the outside.      a) 5170 N. Northwest Highway, southeast corner of building- On October 3, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the exit route lead to an open space with access to the outside.  The exit route in the southeast corner of the building leads to a courtyard with a dead end and is cluttered with material, including scrap metal.

Issued

Jan 23, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):    a) 5190 N. Northwest Highway, south corner of building- On October 3, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was marked "Not an Exit" or with similar designation. The door leading to the courtyard, at the bottom of the staircase from the break room, was not marked or identified as "Not an Exit."