OSHA Inspection: WB MASON CO. INC.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $6,652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):   Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    a/ WB Mason Co Inc., /Cranbury, NJ Site: Warehouse/Right side of warehouse.  Emergency exit route leading to the exit door of the building was blocked by wooden pallets and empty 5 gallons bottles of water.    Observed on/or about 07/18/2017.

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,325 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a) W.B Mason Co. Inc., Cranbury NJ/ Site Wide-The employer did not develop and maintain a written hazard communication program for employees who work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, 3M Adhesive Remover.       Observed on 7/18/2017

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a/ WB Mason Co. Inc. Cranbury, NJ/ Furniture return area- Employees were not provided with information and training from the employer regarding  hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited, to 3M Adhesive Remover.      Observed on 7/18/2017

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $55,430 · Current $60,975

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage was not secure. Storage of materials created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., were not stacked, blocked or interlocked so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    a/ W.B Mason Company, Cranbury- Through out the warehouse racks- The employer stacked boxes of merchandise improperly. Merchandise was not interlocked or secured to prevent sliding or collapse, exposing employees to struck by hazards.    Observed on or about 7/18/2016    A/ W.B Mason Company, Cranbury was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard  29 CFR 1910.176(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1083327, citation number______1________, item number___3_____ and was affirmed as a final order on 2/26/17  with respect to a workplace located at 32 Commerce Court Cranbury, NJ .

Issued

Jan 18, 2018

Abate by

Feb 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $46,195 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Housekeeping. Storage areas are not kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, or pest harborage.      a) W.B Mason Company, Cranbury NJ, Warehouse.-Throughout the warehouse, areas are not kept free of accumulation of materials such as, but not limited to, office supplies and other materials that exposed employees to tripping, fire, or pest harborage hazards.     Observed on 7/18/2017    W.B  Mason Co Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number__1083327, citation number__1____, item number____4____ and was affirmed as a final order on 2/26/17, with respect to a workplace located at 21 Commerce Court Cranbury NJ .