OSHA Inspection: TEED SHIRTS INC

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $936.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  On or about September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, electrical cords were on the ground in walk ways where employees were performing normal work tasks, exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $1872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i):Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  On or about September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, a wired electrical receptacle was not mounted to a surface but instead hanging against a wooden dresser and it was held in place only by the electrical cord that was plugged into it, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(i):Receptacles, cord connectors and attachment plugs were not constructed so that they would not accept an attachment plug with a different voltage or current rating than that for which the device was intended.  On or September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, an electric receptacle that was providing power to a microwave was being powered by an extension cord, exposing employees to an electric hazard.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $1872.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  On or about September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were working in and around areas that had several 120V electrical receptacles and a junction box with missing face plates, exposing the employees to a electrical shock hazard:  a) Three (3) gang receptacle box in the screening area with a two (2) gang cover.  b) Electrical outlet cover missing near the Sportsman EX machine.  C) Electrical junction box missing cover near the exhaust fan.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1248.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating machines on the production floor and flexible extension cords were used as a permanent power source instead of fixed wiring, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2021-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $936.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  On or about September 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed and implemented a hazard communication program, exposing employees to chemical burn and fire hazards when working with hazardous chemicals.