OSHA Inspection: SENSIBLE CLOSETS CO., INC.

Issued

Jul 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher located near the HOMAG Drill tec V-500 machine was blocked by a table.  b) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher located on the wall near the storage area was blocked by roll carts that contained wooden closet planks.  c) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher located on the beam, was blocked by a table and vacuum.  d) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher located near the bay door was blocked by a fan and the air hose cord.   e) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers were accessible, in that, the fire extinguisher located near the industrial racking system was blocked by it.  f)  On or about April 18, 2023, in the entryway, the employer did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was identified.

Issued

Jul 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,626 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, employees were exposed to forklift related hazards, in that, forklift operators did not receive formal training for power industrial trucks exposing them to crush-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the electrical panel A, located near the bay doors was blocked by cardboard boxes exposing employees to fire hazards.  b)  On or about April 18, 2023, in the warehouse, the electrical panel B, located near the bay doors was blocked by cardboard boxes exposing employees to fire hazards.