OSHA Inspection: CHANNEL CONTROL MERCHANTS LLC

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6436.00 · Current $3862.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.  On or about January 25, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the exit route in the stock room was kept clear and unobstructed from boxes, trash, and other materials exposing employees to injuries in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $8192.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.  On or about January 25, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that liquefied petroleum gas containers were not stored near exits, exit routes, and in areas normally used by employees exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards and injuries in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  On or about February 3, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that liquefied petroleum gas containers were stored in a suitable enclosure to protect against tampering.

Issued

2021-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8582.00 · Current $5149.00 Reduced

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.  On or about February 3, 2021, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure sufficient access and working space was provided around the electrical equipment in the stock room.