OSHA Inspection: IRA GREEN, INC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $5,594

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders were inspected before initial use on each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury:  (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21, the employer did not ensure that the mobile ladder stands were inspected before initial use on each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects, such as but not limited to a bent horizontal stabilizer bar,  that could cause employee injury.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced:   (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21, the employer did not ensure that the mobile ladder with damage to the base was  immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with the OSHA Standard  � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with the OSHA Standard � 1910.22(d), or replaced.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(b)(1): The employer did not train each employee in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of equipment covered by this subpart before an employee uses the equipment:  (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21, the employer  did not train each employee using mobile ladder stands in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of the equipment before allowing employees to  use the equipment.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $5,594

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:  (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21, the employer did not keep aisles in product storage areas  clear, preventing the use of mobile ladder stands to retrieve boxes stored at higher locations.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

Apr 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21, cardboard bulk product boxes weighing 50 pounds were stacked on top of each other  to 70 inches above the floor causing the boxes below to crush under the weight of the boxes above.

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) Order Picking Department:   On or about 9-29-21 the employer did not assess the Order Picking Department workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety foot wear.  Abatement Note:   Once the PPE Hazard Assessment is completed you shall:     1) Certify that the hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification in accordance with 1910.132(d)(2),     2) Provide training to affected employees in proper use of required PPE 1910.132 (f)(1).   Guidance on conducting and documenting a PPE Hazard Assessment can be found on OSHA's website at:     https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  (a) Facility-wide:  On or about 9-29-21, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed and the date(s) of the hazard assessment.  Abatement Note:   Once the PPE Hazard Assessment is completed you shall:   Certify that the hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification in accordance with 1910.132(d)(2), which includes:  1) Identification of the workplace evaluated, 2) The person certifying the evaluation,  3) The date the evaluation was conducted.  Guidance on conducting and documenting a PPE Hazard Assessment can be found on OSHA's website at:     https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment

Issued

Mar 25, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(2)(i): At a multi-employer workplace, the employer's hazard communication program did not include methods the employer used to provide other employers with on-site access to a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical the other employer's employees may be exposed to while working:    (a) Facility-wide: On or about 9-29-21, the employer's hazard communication program did not include methods the employer used to provide other employer's employees performing work on-site  with information on access to safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, such as plating chemicals used and stored in the plating department, including , but not limited to, Aquaease SL80 and Bright Dip Acid solutions.