OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11408.00 · Current $7986.00 Reduced

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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.  On or about 5/18/2017 in the warehouse, the employer failed to remove or repair components of visibly damaged metal storage racks exposing workers loading and unloading the racks to potential struck-by injuries at locations including but not limited to:  a. I-7 upright  b. E-7 upright  c. I-27 upright d. H-27 upright e. H-29 upright f. G-29 upright h. M-9 upright I. M-11 upright  On or about 5/18/2017 in the warehouse, the employer failed to bolt the metal storage racks to the floor at racks:  j. B k. C l. D m. E n. F o. G p. H q. I r. J s. K t. L  No abatement is required. Abated during the inspection.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    On or about 5/18/2017 throughout the facility the employer failed to provide training in the use of portable fire   extinguishers to employees expected to fight incipient level fires exposing them to potential smoke inhalation and burn hazards.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4889.00 · Current $3422.00 Reduced

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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:   Throughout the facility: On or about 5/18/2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards by connecting computers, printers, monitors, personal fans, personal heaters, and charging devices to extension cords, re-locatable power strips, and back-up power supplies when employees were plugging and un-plugging equipment to one circuit (daisy chain).

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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   Throughout the facility:  On or about 5/18/2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards by connecting computers, printers, monitors, personal fans, personal heaters, and charging devices to extension cords, re-locatable power strips, and back-up power supplies when employees were plugging and un-plugging equipment to one circuit in lieu of permanent wiring.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:   Throughout the facility:  On or about 5/18/2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards by connecting computers, printers, monitors, personal fans, personal heaters, and charging devices to extension cords, re-locatable power strips, and back-up power supplies when employees were plugging and un-plugging equipment to one circuit and ran through door openings.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:   Throughout the facility:  On or about 5/18/2017, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock and burn hazards by connecting computers, printers, monitors, personal fans, personal heaters, and charging devices to extension cords, re-locatable power strips, and back-up power supplies when employees were plugging and un-plugging equipment to one circuit that was zip tied to the building structure.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8149.00 · Current $5704.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   Forklift Battery Charging Station: On or about 5/18/2017, employees charging the lifts were exposed to potential electrical shock and burn hazards where the employer failed to ensure that abrasion protection was provided:   a. at the 208 V cord powering the black Applied Energy solutions forklift battery charger S/N 04Z22171. Operators were exposed to electrocution hazards where there was visible bare copper at the black power wire contacting the electrical metallic box on the wall.  b. at the 208 V cord powering the black Crown V Force forklift battery charger S/N 123086515092105.

Issued

2017-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify in writing that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about 5/18/2017 throughout the facility, the employer failed to certify each powered industrial truck operator in writing.