OSHA Inspection: BRIGMAN & BRIGMAN CABINETS, INC.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2393.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes Street, Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure exits were marked with a sign reading "Exit", thereby exposing employees to smoke inhalation and entrapment hazards.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $5583.00 Reduced

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)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer failed to perform and certify a hazard assessment of their facilities.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, inhalation hazards, and lacerations, in that the employer failed to provide training on the proper use and wear of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a)  In the panel processing/door shop, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the use of eye protection was not enforced while employees were sanding wood.  b)  In the paint shop, 09 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical and struck-by hazards, in that the use of eye protection was not enforced while employees were spraying paint onto cabinets.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $5583.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck by hazards, in that the employer did not establish written lockout/tag-out procedures for employees who performed work on the saws, forklifts, and other equipment.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $3191.00 Reduced

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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):  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that forklift training was not provided to employees operating forklifts while moving and loading products.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $814.00 · Current $448.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.2(a)(1):  The employer did not post and keep posted OSHA notices informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor.      a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes Street, Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to the employer failed display an OSHA poster to inform employees of their protections under the Act.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $798.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):  Basic requirement. Each employer required by this Part to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record each fatality, injury and illness that:  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes Street, Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to the employer failed to record work related fatalities, injuries, and illnesses on OSHA 300 forms or their equivalent, thereby exposing employees to injuries and illnesses from unrecognized hazards.

Issued

2022-04-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily:  a)  Throughout the facilities, located at 209 North Lowndes St., Hahira, GA 31632, on or about January 27, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the powered industrial trucks were not examined daily, prior to use, for safety deficiencies.