OSHA Inspection: TURNER FURNITURE HOLDINGS CORPORATION

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.   a)  Warehouse, Rows 7, 7 short, 8, 9 and 10; On October 31, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushing and struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around steel storage racks where the column base plates were not anchored to the floor.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,440 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; and the date(s) of the hazard assessment.  a) Warehouse:  On November 1, 2018, and at times prior, the employer failed to document that a workplace assessment had been performed to determine the hazards, and the necessary personal protective equipment required for the task such as but not limited to, face shields and/or safety glasses, apron, or eyewash station(s) when filling batteries or charging forklifts.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   a) Forklift Charging Area, back wall of warehouse:  On November 1, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to eye and face injuries in that the employer did not provide and enforce the use of eye and face protection when adding water to and charging forklift batteries.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use.  a) Forklift Charging Area, back wall of warehouse:  On November 1, 2018, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to eye and face injuries in that the employer did not provide an eyewash station or other method foe quick drenching or flushing when charging or adding water to forklift batteries.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,661 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)Warehouse, Selco Products Vertical Bailer: On or about November 8, 2016 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by and amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to use a vertical bailer where the ram can be actuated without the loading chamber closure fully covering the loading chamber opening.

Issued

Feb 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:       a) Facility; On November 1, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a forklift with a basket attachment, that had not been certified by the manufacturer of the forklift and did not have updated instruction plates, tags, or decals.