OSHA Inspection: POWERS CANDY CO., INC.

Issued

2019-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $5304.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system;   a) Second floor: On June 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto an 18 inch opening between the top of the stairs and the conveyor was not protected by a guardrail system, exposing employees to a 15 foot fall hazard to the floor below.   Note) Certification of abatement is required for this item.

Issued

2019-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors;  a) Warehouse: On June 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that an exit door in the warehouse remained unlocked during working hours, preventing employees from using the door as an exit without a key or tool during an emergency.   Note) Certification of abatement is required for this item.

Issued

2019-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Warehouse: On June 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that an exit door was marked by a sign reading "Exit".   Note) Certification of abatement is required for this item.

Issued

2019-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): A powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s);  a) Warehouse: On June 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto a forklift with an unserviceable backup alarm was not taken out of service for repairs.   Note) Certification of abatement is required for this item.

Issued

2019-08-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-09-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a) Warehouse: On June 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation as specified per 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  Note) Abatement verification is required for this item