OSHA Inspection: MATTRESS MAKERS USA, INC.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2812.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a. Dungeon Area: On or about January 4, 2023, the employer did not keep the emergency exit route and exit door used by employees free from obstruction.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $6563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:  a.  At the unloading dock:  On or about January 4, 2023, the employer failed to block trailer wheels to prevent trucks' movements, exposing the employees who drove forklifts into the trailers to a crushed-by hazard.

Issued

2023-02-15 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 required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:    a.  Throughout the facility:  On or about January 4, 2023, employees were operating forklifts without a certification.