OSHA Inspection: PROSPECT ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to overhead struck-by hazards:   Instance 1:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to overhead struck-by hazards from merchandise being stored on a 3-tier shelving unit that was not plumb or anchored to the ground with anchor bolts.  Instance 2:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to overhead struck-by hazards from merchandise being stored on racks of a 3-tier shelving unit that did not have load ratings present to provide, at a minimum, the maximum permissible unit load and/or maximum total load per bay.   Instance 3:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop a maintenance and inspection program for storage racks, which includes keeping aisles clear and providing sufficient clearance for material handling equipment, ensuring racks are properly aligned, leveled, plum, and anchored per manufacturer's instructions, as well as encouraging employees to promptly report any damages to racks.  NOTE: ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,803 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:   On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to struck-by hazard from pallets being stored eleven high on the 3rd tier of the storage rack.   NOTE: ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route was not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the exit route was kept free and unobstructed, which merchandise on a pallet was stored in the route to the exit door.    NOTE: ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Abate by

Jul 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  Instance 1:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the fire extinguisher located inside the freezer was mounted.   Instance 2:  On or about February 27, 2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the fire extinguisher located inside near the entrance of the freezer was readily accessible without any risk of employees being hurt while reaching over a stack of boxes stored in front of the fire extinguisher.    NOTE: ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  On or about February 24, 2017, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not ensure the aisles in the cooler were kept in a clean and in an orderly fashion.