OSHA Inspection: NEW DEAL MERCANTILE INC.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): 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):     On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in forklift operations in the warehouse between storage racks were exposed to fall hazards due to the forklift leaning over (to one side) when raised to the 4th and 5th levels.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,397 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were placed in service after the examination revealed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Reported defects were not corrected.    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in forklift operations in the warehouse between storage racks were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the following defects not being corrected.     a) Forklift #6 has no horn.  b) Forklift #1 has a weak horn.  c) Forklifts #1 & #6 do not have any work lights.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in carpentry operations in the warehouse north of paint room were exposed to struck-by hazards for not having a blade guard on the table saw.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in grinding operations in the warehouse south of paint room were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the work rest not properly adjusted to specifications on bench grinder.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in grinding operations in the warehouse south of paint room were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the adjustable tongue missing on bench grinder.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $757 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2): Employees were permitted to consume food or beverage in area(s) exposed to toxic materials:    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in food consumption in the warehouse next to storage room were exposed to health hazards due to the employer not providing a toxic free lunch room.

Issued

Apr 23, 2020

Abate by

Jun 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $758 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    On or about January 29, 2020, employees engaged in furniture repair operations in the warehouse south of paint room were exposed to electrical shock hazards for not visually inspecting equipment before use which had exposed electrical wires in the following instances.     a)  Bench grinder had damaged insulation on power cord next to base.     b)  Extension cord had damaged insulation approximately 5-ft from male plug.