OSHA Inspection: PRECISION ESCALATOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2019-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2984.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.   a)Precision Escalator Products, Inc./147 North Michigan Ave/Kenilworth, NJ 07033 - Metal Storage Room: The fire exit routes in the back of the metal storage room was blocked by materials and equipment creating a tripping hazard in the route to the emergency exit door.  Condition observed on or about 6/6/2019.

Issued

2019-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2984.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that repairs or replacements of crane hooks were provided promptly as needed for safe operation.  a)Precision Escalator Products, Inc./147 North Michigan Ave/Kenilworth, NJ 07033 /Robbins & Myers 3-Ton Hoist Bridge Crane: A missing safety locking device on the crane hook was not replaced or repaired before use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   Condition observed on or about 6/6/2019.