OSHA Inspection: WELLCARE INTERNATIONAL INC.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access.   a.)1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)   Aisles leading to the emergency exits were approximately 8 inches wide, there-by exposing employees to fire hazards, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3470.00 · Current $1735.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(h)(2): The outdoor exit route was not covered and snow or ice had accumulated along the route, creating a slipping hazard:  a.) at 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ: Path of the emergency exit outside of the warehouse.  Employees were exposed to slipping hazards outside of the warehouse's emergency exit doors due to the accumulation of ice on the metal platform and stairs, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route.  a.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)  The emergency lighting was blocked by boxes stacked on pallets exposing employees to slips, trips, and falls during a power outage and other emergency situations, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  a.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)    a) Exit signs were blocked by stacked pallets and boxes making signs not clearly visible throughout the warehouse, there-by exposing employees to fire hazards,  on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)     The direction of travel to exits were not immediately apparent due to signage being blocked and the lack of signage provided in the warehouse, there-by exposing employees to fire hazards, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3470.00 · Current $1735.00 Reduced

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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.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)  Portable fire extinguishers were missing and not available in the locations that were identified by signs saying "Fire extinguisher", there-by exposing employees to fire hazards on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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 fork truck:  a) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)  Employees operated the fork truck without receiving training prior to use, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(h)(4)(i)(A): On switchboards and control panels exceeding 1.83 m (6.0 ft) in width, the employer did not provide an entrance at each end of the switch board that permits a continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel.  a.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)    The path of travel leading to and from the electric panel boxes were obstructed by stacked boxes, leaving approximately 8 inches for way of exit travel, there-by exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards; On or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2024.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a.) 1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)  Electrical wires were exposed due to an electrical junction box missing its cover, there-by exposing employees to electrical hazards, on or about 12/18/2019.

Issued

2020-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $26987.00 · Current $13494.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:     a.)1578 Sussex Turnpike., Building 3 Randolph NJ (Warehouse)     1.) Unstable materials and supplies were stacked in tiers at an unsafe height, increasing the likelihood of collapse, which exposed employees to crushing and caught in between hazards, violation observed on or about 12/18/2019      2.). Unstable Materials and supplies continued to be stacked in tiers at an unsafe height causing the materials to collapse and tip over in the directions of aisleways, which exposed employees to crushing and caught in between hazards, on or about 01/15/2020