OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL MONITORING AND DISPATCH

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3141.00 · Current $1571.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a)  In the Workstation, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The center door through the utility closet which accessed the outside hallway emergency exit leading to the rear of the office space was not marked "Exit".    b) In the Workstation, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The main door and secondary door to the dispatch office were not marked with "Exit" signs.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):  a)  In the Workstation, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The sliding glass door was not marked "Not an Exit".

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $1850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): All places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:      a)  In the Main Dispatch Room, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - Employees were surrounded by telephone wires and equipment on the desk.  The desks were dusty and dirty. The floor was dirty, dusty (with ashes/ butts and paper) and cluttered with boxes.      b)  Near the main door and secondary door to the dispatch office, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The floor and table top was covered with cigarette butts/ashes and other dirt debris.    c) In the Side Office Space, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The room and floor was cluttered with boxes, decorations, files, dirt and debris.    d) In the Bathroom, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The bathroom walls were coated with black/grey soot.    e)  In the Kitchen, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The kitchen counter areas were cluttered and bags of garbage & boxes were on the floor.     f)  In the Communication Center Area, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - Telephone wires and various sizes of equipment was stored throughout the space and on the floor presenting excessive clutter.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Each lavatory was not provided with hot and cold running water, or tepid running water:  a) In the Bathroom, 111 Grandview Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The hot water faucet did not work where hot or tepid water was not available for hand washing.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3141.00 · Current $1571.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer provided portable fire extinguishers that were not mounted, located and identified so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:    a) In the Workstation, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The fire extinguishers were not located and identified in set locations.    b) In the Main Dispatch Area, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - A fire extinguisher was blocked by boxes preventing ready accessibility.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) In the Workstation, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - Employees have not been trained in the proper principles and usage of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1108.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard:    a) In the Telecommunication Area, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - Panels of fluorescent light fixtures along the wall were located 73.5 inches from the shop floor were not guarded. There was limited access to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment.  Employees accessed telephone wires and equipment near the fluorescent light fixtures.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary on the equipment:  a) In the Utility Closet, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - The electrical panel was not marked with the voltage and/or current wattage.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): The electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workman like manner:  a) In the Telecommunication Area, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - There was limited access to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of the equipment due to the following: telephone wires and various size equipment located in the rear space where the ceiling panels were removed and webs of various wires were exposed.  Panels of fluorescent light fixtures along the wall were not covered and open for accidental contact.

Issued

2018-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2): Outlet devices had an ampere rating less than the load being served:  a) In the Kitchen, 111 Grandview Ave Pittsburgh PA, On or about January 25, 2018 - A toaster oven, microwave, coffee pot, double toaster were plugged into a surge protector (SurgeMaster II).  The ground fault protector light was not lit therefore the GFCI protection could not be verified.