OSHA Inspection: FUN SOURCE RENTALS, INC

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  (a) Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards in that, throughout the facility, extension cords, wooden pallets, popcorn machines, inflators and storage items were placed in areas where employee were walking.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire and entrapment hazards in that, employees working in the office and throughout the warehouse did not have a clear emergency exit route;   (a) South marked exit was completely blocked by items, such as but not limited to, vacuum cleaners and a chair.   (b) East marked exit was blocked by items, such as but not limited to, plastic tarp, and chair.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire and entrapment hazards in that, the exit sign on the east side of the building was not illuminated.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that, compressed gas cylinders were not in accordance to  Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, The cylinders were not secured, had missing caps, and stored near roll up doors where pedestrian walk and forklift were operated.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $1,844 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a):Permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked:  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that, permanent aisles or passageways were not marked in the area where pedestrians walk and forklifts move material around the warehouse.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,766 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(5):The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  (a) Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that, forklift operators used an unauthorized man cage to lift employees up to 15 feet, 9 inches above a concrete floor to place material on the racking system.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards in that, forklift training was  not provided to employees operating forklifts while loading/unloading materials.

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i):The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1:  (a)	Warehouse Northeast corner: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards in that, items such as but not limited to, dollies, and bags of equipment were not at least 36 inches from the opened circuit braker panels.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  In the warehouse: on or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical and fire hazards in that,  (a)	Flexible cords were placed on the floor and routed through the south roll up doorways.   (b) Flexible cords were placed on the floor and routed through the southwest roll up doorways.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that, flexible cords were being used that had not been inspected as required.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to entrapment hazards in that, an emergency action plan was not implimented as required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Abate by

Dec 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that,   (a) At the north marked exit, the fire extinguisher was was not mounted and had not been inspected.  (b) At the east marked exit, the fire extinguisher was placed on the floor and hidden behind a blue tarp and had not been inspected..  (c) At the south marked exit, the fire extinguisher was placed on the racking system and had not been inspected.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1): The employer did not inspect, maintain and test all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that,  that fire extinguishers were not maintained and annually inspected.

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a)	Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that, three fire extingusers were placed near the exits and had not been inspected as required,

Issued

Dec 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a) Warehouse: On or about 6/18/2024, the employer exposed employees to chemical exposure hazards in that, chemicals such as but not limited to, Liquefied Petroleum gas was available and a written hazard communication program had not been implimented as required.