OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE SURGICAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT, LTD

Issued

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Location: 409 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 On or about: July 7, 2021  (a) Exit route doors was kept locked by barrel bolts and keys.

Issued

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Location: 409 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 On or about: July 7, 2021  (a) The exit route was obstructed with merchandise, boxes, pallets, and other materials. The exit route was reduced in width to approximately 25.5 inches. (b) The exit route was obstructed with a forklift that was not in use. The exit route was reduced in width to approximately 20 inches.

Issued

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2500.00 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:  Location: 409 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 On or about: July 7, 2021  (a) Exit routes throughout the warehouse were not marked with directional signage indicating the nearest exit and exit discharge in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2022-01-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  Location: 409 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 On or about: July 7, 2021  (a) An exit route door was equipped with a sticker exit sign that was not illuminated, self-luminous, or equivalent. (b) An exit route door was equipped with a damaged exit sign that was not illuminated, self-luminous, or equivalent.