OSHA Inspection: ELSNER SUPERIOR FLOORING INC.

Issued

Jan 2, 2019

Abate by

Feb 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

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29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  a) On or about November 27, 2018 the employer failed to submit certification of corrective action for Citation 1 Item 2, Citation 2 Items 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 7, 9a, 9b, and 9c issued on September 5, 2018 with an abatement due date of November 26, 2018.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $2,660 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 in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in the Warehouse Area:   a) Warehouse Area: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards while working around commercial steel storage racks with bent and/or damaged horizontal, and vertical struts.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.  a)Warehouse: On or about March 29, 2018, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that they are required to change a belt periodically on the Carpet Roller (EZ Cut Model MK-6 Serial Number G79MK6AE5416M) without following specific lock-out procedures. The employer has not established a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  a) Warehouse, South Wall: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation hazards in that the employer allowed his employees to work in the warehouse where an Emergency Exit was blocked by materials and equipment.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.  a) Warehouse, South Wall: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and struck-by hazards in that Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks (33.5 lbs. Water and 8 LPG Gallon capacity) were improperly stored.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.  a) South Wall, Weld Shop: On or about May 4, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that a fire extinguisher (Amerex ABC Dry Chemical Model B443) was not properly mounted.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.  a) Warehouse: On or about May 04, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards when operating Forklift (Toyota Model 7FGCU15 Serial Number 60078), in that the forklift had an attachment without a label identifying the new lifting capacity.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) Throughout facility: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards by allowing the Powered Industrial Truck operators to load and unload Carpet Rolls using a Forklift (Model 7FGCU15 Serial Number 60078), without proper training certification.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Throughout facility: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards by allowing the Powered Industrial Truck operators to load and unload Carpet Rolls using a Forklift (Model 7FGCU15 Serial Number 60078), prior to receiving their training certification.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  a) Warehouse: On or about May 04, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that Forklift (Toyota Model 7FGCU15 Serial Number 60078) had a frayed hydraulic hose located at the mast but was not taken out of service.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.  a) Throughout facility: On or about March 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards by allowing the Powered Industrial Truck operators to load and unload Carpet Rolls using a Forklift (Model 7FGCU15 Serial Number 60078), without properly performing preoperational inspection.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  a)Warehouse: On or about March 29, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in hazards while operating a carpet and vinyl cutter (EZ Cut Model MK-6 Serial Number G79MK6AE5416M) in that the emergency e-stop switch was broken.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) Throughout the establishment: On or about April 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Liquefied Propane and Tile Adhesive.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  a) Throughout the establishment: On or about April 2, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a safety data sheet was not available for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Liquefied Propane and Tile Adhesive.

Issued

Sep 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Throughout the establishment: On or about April 29, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that training was not provided for employees using chemicals, such as, but not limited to: Liquefied Propane and Tile Adhesive.