OSHA Inspection: TRIDENT FURNISHINGS, INC.

Issued

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12031.00 · Current $8422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.     a) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse): On or about December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to pallet racks systems that were not anchored to the poured concrete floor, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.     b) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse): On or about December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to pallet rack systems in need of repair, or replacement due to damaged columns and cross-bracing on the pallet rack systems, exposing employees to struck-by hazards. the employer    One feasible means of abatement to correct the hazard includes, but is not limited to following the requirements outlined in ANSI MH16.1-2008, RMI Specifications for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks:     Section 1.4.1 - Owner Maintenance, wherein it states that the owner shall maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring proper operational, housekeeping and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to the following:  (1) Prohibit any overloading of any pallet positions and of the overall rack system.  (2) Regularly inspect for damage. If damage is found, immediately unload the affected area and replace or repair any damaged columns, beams, or other structural components.     Section 7.2. All rack columns shall be anchored to the floor with anchor bolts capable of resisting the forces caused by the horizontal and vertical loads on the rack.     Section1.4.9 - Rack Damage, wherein it states that upon any visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be unloaded immediately by the user until the damaged portion is repaired or replaced.

Issued

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8595.00 · Current $6017.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   a) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse-Front Entry Door): On December 29, 2022, and days prior or about, employees were exposed to hazards related to emergency evacuation of the building while working in the area where the exit sign leading to the ground floor front entry was not illuminated to ensure visibility in the event of an emergency evacuation.  b) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse-right side exit): On December 29, 2022, and days prior or about, employees were exposed to hazards related to emergency evacuation of the building while working in the area where the exit sign leading to the right side exit was not illuminated to ensure visibility in the event of an emergency evacuation.  c) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse-second floor loft area): On December 29, 2022, and days prior or about, employees were exposed to hazards related to emergency evacuation of the building while working in the area where the exit sign(s) leading to the second floor loft area was not illuminated to ensure visibility in the event of an emergency evacuation.

Issued

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6875.00 · Current $4813.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4):Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse-Aisle 1-2): On December 29, 2022, and days prior or about, employees were exposed to caught in hazards when the employer failed to provide directional signs along the exit access to provide direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge.

Issued

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12031.00 · Current $8422.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse-Side door Driveway side): On December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards due to the exit door being obstructed by items such as but not limited to cardboard boxes filled with furniture accessories and other various items. Which can weigh in excess of 25lbs. exposing employees to delayed egress in the event of an emergency.     b) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse- Aisle 1-2 Rear door): On or about December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to egress hazards due to the exit route being blocked.    c) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse- Second floor rear steps): On or about December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to egress hazards due to the rear 2nd floor steps being blocked. The steps were minimized exposing employees to trip hazards and a delayed egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2023-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) 145 Dixon Street Selbyville, DE 19975 (Warehouse- Second floor rear wall): On or about December 29, 2022, and days prior, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards due to a damaged strain relief fitting observed on the Ingersoll-Rand Surge Air Pro December 29, 2022.