OSHA Inspection: PRANA IMPORTS, INC. DBA PRANA GOURMET FOODS

Issued

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3047.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  Prana Imports, Inc. dba Prana Gourmet Foods/625 Pierce St. Ste#A/SOMERSET, NJ 08873 - Throughout Warehouse: Employer did not maintain free access to equipment or passageways in that excess cardboard and miscellaneous materials and equipment were not removed.  Condition observed on or about 3/2/2023.

Issued

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3047.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:  a- Prana Imports, Inc. dba Prana Gourmet Foods/625 Pierce St. Ste#A/SOMERSET, NJ 08873 - Throughout Warehouse: The exit route in the back of the warehouse was blocked due to product being stored, preventing access, in case of fire or other emergency, to the emergency exit door.     Condition observed on or about 3/2/2023.

Issued

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3047.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Prana Imports, Inc. dba Prana Gourmet Foods/625 Pierce St. Ste#A/SOMERSET, NJ 08873 - Warehouse: The employer did not ensure doorways that could be mistaken for an exit were not marked as "Not an Exit", in the area designated as a lunchroom directly outside offices.    Condition observed on or about 3/2/2023.

Issued

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3047.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    Prana Imports, Inc. dba Prana Gourmet Foods/625 Pierce St. Ste#A/SOMERSET, NJ 08873 - Throughout Warehouse- Aisles were obstructed by stacked pallets and merchandise reducing clearance in areas where powered industrial trucks operate.   Condition observed on or about 3/2/2023.

Issued

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $3047.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): The employer did not ensure that bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  a) Prana Imports, Inc. dba Prana Gourmet Foods/625 Pierce St. Ste#A/SOMERSET, NJ 08873 - Throughout Warehouse:  Stacked boxes, damaged boxes and pallets were not limited in height and were not secured to prevent sliding or collapse.    Condition observed on or about 3/2/2023.