OSHA Inspection: JON RICHARDS COMPANY FL, INC.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Abate by

Aug 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,822 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a. On or about, March 12, 2024,  at the east side of the warehouse: the employer exposed employees to fire and entrapment hazards, in that an emergency exit door could not be opened from the inside without removing a metal cross bar first, hindering their ability to quickly escape in case of a fire or emergency.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,822 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a.  On or about March 12, 2024, at the north side of the warehouse: employees were exposed employees to fire and entrapment hazards, in that the emergency exit door was was blocked with a black steel drum, a chair and a  floor fan.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Abate by

Aug 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a. On or about  March 12, 2024, south side of  the warehouse: employees were exposed to  eye injuries while working with a corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, Ultra Low Voc Epoxy Primer Catalyst, in that an eye wash station capable of delivering water for at least 15 minutes was not provided.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,881 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(e)(1): Each circular resaw was not guarded by a hood or shield of metal above the saw. This hood or shield shall be so designed as to guard against danger from flying splinters or broken saw teeth.  a.) On or about  March 12, 2024, in the carpenter shop, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the guard was not installed at the point of operation on a Delta Unisaw 10' Tilting Arbor Saw.  b.) On or about  March 12, 2024, in the carpenter shop, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards, in that the guard was not installed at the point of operation on a Delta Unisaw 12' Tilting Arbor Saw.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,881 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 March 12, 2024, at the east wall : employees were exposed to electrical contact hazards, in that, (2) two electrical boxes/panel were obstructed/blocked by a table, a black tool box and a yellow Dewalt hand sander.   b. On   or about March 12, 2024,at the north wall: employees were exposed to electrical contact hazards, in that, (2) two electrical panel boxes were obstructed/blocked by a grey cabinet and two(2) blue paint sprayers.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Abate by

Aug 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a. On March 12, 2024, in the drafting office of the warehouse: the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard, in that the fire extinguisher was not visually inspected or a written document was not kept on a monthly basis, to ensure that it was in a good working order.  b. On March 12, 2024, in the warehouse: the employer exposed employees to a fire hazard, in that the fire extinguisher was not visually inspected or a written document was not kept on a monthly basis, to ensure that it was in a good working order.