OSHA Inspection: PITNEY BOWES CMH

Issued

Jul 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,835 · Current $7,835

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.  a. On or about April 9, 2024, the employer did not ensure that emergency door F had an illuminated exit sign for visibility during an emergency.

Issued

Jul 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(7): Each exit sign must have the word "Exit" in plainly legible letters not less than six inches (15.2 cm) high, with the principal strokes of the letters in the word "Exit" not less than three-fourths of an inch (1.9 cm) wide.  a. On or about April 9, 2024, the employer did not ensure the word "Exit", on the exit sign on emergency door F, was sized as to make it visible during an emergency.

Issued

Jul 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,876 · Current $5,876

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a. On or about April 9, 2029, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords used to power electrical equipment at the Hydroscan area were used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. The flexible cord used was plugged in series into a power strip plugged into the wall outlet providing power to the cords and the electrical equipment being used in the area. As a result, employees were exposed to electrical fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 30, 2024

Abate by

Aug 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,876 · Current $5,876

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  a. On or about April 9, 2024, located on the side of the Dumper 7, there was a metal junction box missing a cover, exposing employees to contact with the electrical conductors inside the box.  b. On or about April 9, 2024, located by the Hydroscan Tunnel, on the Exceptions area, there was a metal outlet box with a bent cover, exposing employees to the electrical wiring inside.