OSHA Inspection: FEDERATION DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,363 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): When the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent, signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge:    A) 149 Blackhorse Ln North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Racks 3 and 16    The exit signs indicating the routes of egress were broken and did not indicate the proper exit routes. Located at racks 3 and 16.     Occurred on or about 03/20/18

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,522 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    A) 149 Blackhorse Ln, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902    The electrical panel in the return room did not have free and clear access. The panel was blocked by cardboard boxes and other miscellaneous materials.    Occurred on or about 03/20/18

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $726 · Current $472 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.    A) 149 Blackhorse Ln North Brunswick, NJ 08902    The employer failed to certify that each operator had been evaluated on the forklift. The employer failed to provide documentation  which included the name of the operator, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person performing the evaluation.    Occurred on or about 03/20/18