OSHA Inspection: THE RADIATOR STORE INC

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:    (a): Back of Warehouse - The employer did not ensure that stacked materials were stored properly to prevent collapse. Employees are exposed to struck-by and caught-under hazards from possible collapse of unsafely stored material, on or about August 23, 2018.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Abate by

Jan 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    (a): Throughout Entire Warehouse - The employer did not ensure that walkways and aisles were kept clean and free of debris. Employees are exposed to tripping hazards due to accumulated materials and improperly stored materials in common walkways, on or about July 23, 2018.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    (a): Workshop - Grinding machinery used for offhand grinding work was not equipped with work rests. An employee was using a bench grinder without a work rest and was exposed to amputation and laceration hazards due to possible contact with the abrasive wheel, on or about August 22, 2018.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Dec 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a): Workshop - The distance between the adjustable tongue guard and the abrasive wheel on a bench grinder exceeded one fourth inch. An employee was using the bench grinder and was exposed to amputation and laceration hazards due to possible contact with the abrasive wheel, on or about August 22, 2018.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.