OSHA Inspection: PRIME WINDOW SYSTEMS LLC

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8287.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the exit routes throughout the facility were kept free and unobstructed in that at least two emergency exit doors located at the north side of the building were inaccessible because new materials or old equipment were being stored in front of the doors and preventing instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6215.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the storage areas for incoming material and finished windows were kept free and unobstructed in that materials and product were protruding into and partially blocking many aisles in the facility. This condition exposed employees to tripping hazards.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:       (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer was utilizing a job made attachment to the, but not limited to, Yale model OS030ECN24TE089 order picker forklift. The manufacturer's approval to use the attachment with the lift was not obtained. This condition exposed employees to tip over hazards associated with unsafe forklift operations.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): Nameplates or markings for powered industrial trucks were not maintained in a legible condition:  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all forklifts at the facility have a data plate that is legible posted on the forklifts, including, but not limited to the Drexel (model unknown) forklift. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with lifting loads that exceed the capabilities of the forklift.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   (a)	On and before March 8, 2022, the employer did not ensure all forklift operators were trained in the operation of powered industrial trucks and that the operator's training consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards when employees operated forklifts without having been adequately trained and evaluated.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure the points of operation were properly guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. This condition exposed the employees to amputation hazards. This condition includes, but is not limited to, the following equipment:             (1)   6000 T-Bar Router             (2)   Chop saw

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6215.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the dual 8 inch wheel, bench grinder located in the maintenance shop had the correct distance between the wheel periphery and the end of the peripheral member at the top so that it did not exceed ? inch because the adjustable tongue was missing. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of flying chips and debris.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6215.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i):  Workspace was less than 3 feet in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts nominal, or less:  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not maintain workspace of at least 3 feet in front of an electrical circuit breaker panel in the back storage room in that it was obstructed by product that was stacked in front of it. This condition exposed the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a)	On and before March 9, 2022, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords (extension cords) were not being used as a substitute for fixed wiring in that, an extension cord was connected to a fan and other equipment on the production floor for the purpose of supplying electricity permanently. This condition exposed the employees to potential electrical hazards.