OSHA Inspection: KJ ARTISTIC INC.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $5496.00 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 from being struck by and/or crushed by falling steel warehouse storage racks, including materials stored on the warehouse storage racks:   a) Warehouse: On or about March 9, 2023, employees engaged in warehousing work activities such as walking/working near warehouse storage racks and operating powered industrial trucks to move pallets of materials (e.g., pallets of ceramic tile, etc.) onto and off of warehouse storage racking were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards from warehouse storage racking that was both damaged and unanchored to the floor, and from materials stored on such warehouse storage racking.  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item. Failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00 as per 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5358.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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.   a) Warehouse: On or about March 9, 2023, employees engaged in warehouse operations, including but not limited to:  operating fork trucks, lifting heavy  items  (e.g., ceramic tiles, boxes of ceramic tile, wooden pallets, other materials) and did not use protective footwear (e.g., safety shoes or equivalent)  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a):  Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard and were permanent aisles were not appropriately marked:  a) Warehouse - Accident Location (South Section of Warehouse) - near loading dock:   On or about March 9, 2023, two pallets on which bags of grout were stored in the warehouse aisle and resulted in limiting the available aisle space in which a forklift truck was operating.   b)  Throughout the Warehouse:   Permanent aisles were not marked on or about 3/9/23.   For Instances a:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.  For Instance b:   In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item.  Failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $4250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):  Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Warehouse Storage Racking: On or about March 9, 2023, employees working in the warehouse were exposed to being struck by materials (e.g., ceramic tiles, etc.) that were not stored in a stable and secure manner on overhead warehouse storage racking due to loose tile being stored on pallets, tile stored on broken/damaged pallets, tile stored on pallets not positioned in an stable manner (e.g., at a slant) and pallets of tile that were double-stacked.  b) Warehouse at Exit Door - West-Side of Building: On or about March 9, 2023, employees working in the warehouse were exposed to being struck by long metal strips which were stored loosely and leaned against wall within 6 inches of the exit door and were not stored in a stable/secure manner.   For instance a: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item. Failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00 as per 29 CFR 1903.19.   Note: Instance b was documented in the inspection file as corrected during the inspection on or about 3/17/23 and therefore the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(g)(2):  Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks:  a)  Warehouse Battery Charging Area:    On or about 3/17/23, a battery charger used for charging powered industrial trucks was located on the floor of the warehouse and was not protected against impact by powered industrial trucks and additionally was located in an area where pallets of ceramic tiles and other materials were moved and stored onto and off warehouse storage racking by powered industrial trucks.   The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, failure to comply will result in additional penalty of $ 1,000.00(g)(2):

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

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) Warehouse:  On or about March 9, 2023, employees operating a propane-powered Crown forklift and electrically-powered Crown RR 5725 Narrow Reach Trucks had not received training and evaluation on the use of these powered industrial trucks.  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2023-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service:  a) Warehouse:  On or about March 9, 2023, employees operating a propane-powered Crown forklift and electrically-powered Crown RR 5725 Narrow Reach Trucks and the trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.