OSHA Inspection: SPRINGFIELD PLUMBING SUPPLY CO., INC.

Issued

2022-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $1658.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. 660 Broadway St. Chicopee, MA 01020: On August 11, 2022, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to two exit routes in the material warehouse being obstructed by work material and/or equipment.

Issued

2022-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4):Signs posted did not indicate the correct direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. 660 Broadway St. Chicopee, MA 01020: On August 11, 2022, and at times prior, employees engaged in warehousing activities worked in areas where the direction of travel to the nearest exit was incorrect and would direct them to a location without a functioning exit.

Issued

2022-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3315.00 · Current $1658.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(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. 660 Broadway St. Chicopee, MA 01020: On August 11, 2022, and at times prior, the employer did not provide formal instruction or evaluations for all employees who operated powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2022-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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). 660 Broadway St. Chicopee, MA 01020:  On August 11, 2022, and at times prior, the employer provided personal protective equipment to employees such as gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection due to the potential hazards observed working in their supply warehouse, but had not performed a workplace hazard assessment to fully determine what personal protective equipment was required.

Issued

2022-11-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a):The employer did not ensure that protective footwear is used where employees are exposed to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing sole. 660 Broadway St. Chicopee, MA 01020: On August 11, 2022, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees utilized appropriate foot protection during warehouse work while employees were exposed to crushed-by injuries.