OSHA Inspection: C.K.S. HARDWARE, INC.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2731.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a) On or about April 16, 2021, a set of fixed stairs providing employees access to the upper storage area in the storage barn was not provided with a midrail on one side, and had no handrail system on the other open side.  b) On or about April 16, 2021, a set of fixed stairs that provide access to the basement area where the office is located and materials are stored was not provided with a midrail on the open side of the stairwell.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $3414.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): The employer does not ensure exit route(s) are kept free and unobstructed:    Location: storage barn  On or about April 16, 2021 exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed, where construction materials such as doors obstructed the width of the exit route way of travel from the storage barn to the exit doors.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2731.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about April 16, 2021, the employer failed to provide employees with training and evaluation before operating powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $3414.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Location: storage barn  On or about April 16, 2021, the space in front pf the electrical panel in the storage barn was obstructed by building materials such as doors, thus impeding quick access to the electrical panels.

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1366.00 · Current $683.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   Location: Site  On or about April 16, 2021 the employer did not maintain 300 logs or equivalent for employee injuries or illnesses.   Abatement Certification and Documentation is required

Issued

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1):The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  location: site On or about April 16, 2021, fire extinguishers were not inspected and maintained by the employer in the office area and in the barn.