OSHA Inspection: GENERAL PARTITIONS MFG. CORP.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8228.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  A.)  General Partitions Manufacturing Corp., 1702 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505 - storage methods used for fixed and mobile pilaster racking systems posed potential struck-by hazards to employees.  Pilasters were stored in an upright/vertical position while employees accessed the areas to maneuver the pilaster.  B.) General Partitions Manufacturing Corp., 1702 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505 - Wooden crates containing production materials were periodically tilted on their side to allow easier access to the lower internal portions of the crate during unloading.  The crate was propped-up/supported by a 2'x4' piece of wood.  The crates were not properly secured or racked to prevent them from falling and striking an employee.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.