OSHA Inspection: WATER-WAY, INC.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3164.00 · Current $1898.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  (a) Warehouse- On or about June 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the electrical outlets were free of damage, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   (a) Warehouse Area - On or about May 31, 2023, an outlet box did not have a faceplate exposing the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Warehouse- On or about June 22, 2023, the employer did not ensure there was a 3 feet clearance in front of the electrical panels, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:  (a) Chop 2 warehouse area - On or about June 22, 2023, the employer did not label several container containing acetones with the appropriate identity, exposing employees to chemical hazard.