OSHA Inspection: FURNITURE LIQUIDATORS, INC.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a) Storage Room that leads to Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the storage room that leads to the boiler room was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with this storage room filled with materials and full of clutter.   b) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the boiler room was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with the boiler room filled with materials and full of clutter.   c) Store Room Floor - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the store was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with the store room floor/carpeting having a musty smell with an observed rodent running in the store presenting potential cleanliness and sanitary hazards, and the carpeting being ripped/torn presenting potential trip hazards.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Storage Room that leads to Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the storage room that leads to the boiler room was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with this storage room filled with materials and full of clutter resulting in tripping, fire, and pest harborage hazards.  b) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the boiler room was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with the boiler room filled with materials and full of clutter resulting in tripping, fire, and pest harborage hazards.  c) Store Room Floor - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the store was not kept in a clean, orderly, or sanitary condition with the store room floor/carpeting having a musty smell with an observed rodent running in the store presenting potential cleanliness and sanitary hazards, and the carpeting being ripped/torn resulting in tripping, fire, and pest harborage hazards.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a) Store Room Floor - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an old lift with 4 bolts approximately 2 inches in height created a trip hazard for employees that walk through the store.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit door was spray foamed shut.  Employees were unable to open the exit door without using tools to remove the spray foam insulation.  b) Front of Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit door did not have a handle on the inside of the door, and the exit door was propped open by a string.  In the event the exit door was closed, employees would not be able to open the door from the inside.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Storage Room that leads to the Boiler Room and the Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit route was not kept free and unobstructed with various materials and clutter stored in the exit route and in front of the exit door.  b) Long Hallway - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit route was not kept free and unobstructed with boxes, a trash bin, and other materials stored in an exit route leaving a space of approximately 10 inches of access.  c) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the boiler room was not kept free and unobstructed with the boiler room being filled with materials and full of clutter directly in front of the exit route door.  The exit door was also sealed shut by spray foam insulation.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit door was spray foamed shut.  Employees were unable to open the exit door due to the spray foam insulation sealing it shut.  b) Front of Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit door did not have a handle on the inside of the door, and the exit door was propped open by a string.  In the event the exit door was closed, employees would not be able to open the door from the inside.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route:  a) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the store did not contain emergency lighting for employees to safely exit the building when closing the store for the night and/or if there were an emergency situation.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, there was not an exit sign posted above the exit door in the Boiler Room.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Front of Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an exit sign was not illuminated.  b) Long Hallway - On or about September 19, 2019, an exit sign was not illuminated.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the employer was using a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip which is not designed for industrial use to power a refrigerator, fan, and a heater (when it is cold out).  This RPT was plugged into an extension cord.  b) Computer Desk by Long Hallway - On or prior to September 19, 2019, a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering various equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling, or certification such as, but not limited to, being permanently secured to the desk with being plugged into an extension cord used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, the employer was using a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip which is not designed for industrial use to power a refrigerator, fan, and heater.  This RPT was plugged into an extension cord.  The extension cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring.  b) Computer Desk by Long Hallway - On or prior to September 19, 2019, a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering various equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instruction in the listing, labeling, or certification such as, but not limited to, being permanently secured to the desk with being plugged into an extension cord used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, floors, or similar openings:  a) Storage Room with Lamps - On or prior to September 19, 2019 an extension cord was plugged into a relocatable power tap (RPT) or power strip powering a refrigerator, computer, lamp, and fan was run through a doorway.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, three electrical boxes with switches that controlled the lights had unused openings exposing an employee to electrical hazards due to having to turn the lights on/off every day.  b) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an electrical box located below the three electrical boxes with switches that controlled the lights was completely open exposing an employee to electrical hazards due to having to turn the lights on/off every day using the three electrical boxes with switches.  c) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an electrical panel box located to the left of the three electrical boxes with switches that controlled the lights had a missing knockout.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Long Hallway - On or about September 19, 2019, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked behind a box and bags of bottles and not mounted.  b) Store - On or about September 19, 2019, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) Store - On or about September 19, 2019, a portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Store - On or prior to September 19, 2019, an electrical panel was not labeled.

Issued

Jan 28, 2020

Abate by

Feb 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Boiler Room - On or prior to September 19, 2019, materials were stored in front of electrical panels.