OSHA Inspection: DIRECT SIGN WHOLESALE, LLC.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.   a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about November 29th, 2022, employees were  exposed to smoke inhalation hazards while working around obstructed exit routes. Warehouse materials were stored immediately adjacent to, and in front of emergency exit in Vinyl Department.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:  a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about March 9th, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to high levels of noise while working in and around the Routing Department. Employees noise levels were measured at 88.6 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA) for a sampling period of 435 minutes which is calculated to be 82.7% of the action level (8-hour time-weighted average action level of 85dBA). A zero exposure was calculated for the remaining 45 minutes, for which sampling did not occur. The employer failed to maintain feasible administrative or engineering controls.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about March 9th, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to high levels of noise while working in and around the Routing Department. Employees noise levels were measured at 88.6 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA) for a sampling period of 435 minutes which is calculated to be 82.7% of the action level (8-hour time-weighted average action level of 85dBA). A zero exposure was calculated for the remaining 45 minutes, for which sampling did not occur. The employer failed to administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(d)(1):When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about March 9th, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to high levels of noise while working in and around the Routing Department. Employees noise levels were measured at 88.6 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA) for a sampling period of 435 minutes which is calculated to be 82.7% of the action level (8-hour time-weighted average action level of 85dBA). A zero exposure was calculated for the remaining 45 minutes, for which sampling did not occur. The employer failed to develop and implement a monitoring program.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1):The employer shall establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided in this paragraph by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.  a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CC: On or about March 9th, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to high levels of noise while working in and around the Routing Department. Employees noise levels were measured at 88.6 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA) for a sampling period of 435 minutes which is calculated to be 82.7% of the action level (8-hour time-weighted average action level of 85dBA). A zero exposure was calculated for the remaining 45 minutes, for which sampling did not occur. The employer failed to establish and maintain an audiometric testing program.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(2): Employers shall ensure that hearing protectors are worn:  a) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about March 9th, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to high levels of noise while working in and around the Routing Department. Employees noise levels were measured at 88.6 decibels on an A-weighted scale (dBA) for a sampling period of 435 minutes which is calculated to be 82.7% of the action level (8-hour time-weighted average action level of 85dBA). A zero exposure was calculated for the remaining 45 minutes, for which sampling did not occur.  The employer failed to ensure that hearing protectors are worn.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver, CO :  On and before November 29th, 2022, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Toyota Forklift Truck (Model 8FBCU25, Serial Number 65242) without proper operator training and certifications.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees :  a) Electrical outlet in Dust Mop station, Direct Sign Wholesale, Denver , CO: On or about November 29, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards when working around and electrical outlet whose faceplate was not secured to the junction box.