OSHA Inspection: RF ARMOR, LLC.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,763 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a) Workbench Area - An orange extension cord located on the floor at the employee worktable created a tripping hazard, on or about August 12, 2024.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,763 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.36(g)(4): Objects that projected into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes:  a) Rack Storage Area - Pallets of product stored within an exit route reduced the egress path to 23 inches wide and exposed employees to delayed escape in the event of an emergency, on or about August 12, 2024.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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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:   a) Rack Storage Area - A portable fire extinguisher mounted next to a storage rack was not identified and was blocked by a large storage pile of empty cardboard boxes and shipping supplies, on or about August 12, 2024.  b) Loading Dock - A portable fire extinguisher mounted between the overhead doors was not identified and was blocked by five empty wooden pallets stored on their sides, on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   a) Rack Storage Area - A portable fire extinguisher mounted next to a storage rack was not inspected on a monthly basis, on or about August 12, 2024.  b) Loading Dock - A portable fire extinguisher mounted between the overhead doors was not inspected on a monthly basis, on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Abate by

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):  An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a) Work Floor - An educational program was not provided to inform employees of the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting and use of portable fire extinguishers, on or about August 12, 2024.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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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) Work Floor - An employee operated an electric powered Yale forklift (Model ERC030AHN36TE082) and had not received formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operators' performance in the workplace, on or about June 1, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:   a) Work Floor - The employer used an electric powered Yale forklift (Model ERC030AHN36TE082) for elevating employees in an aerial platform attachment and did not obtain the manufacturer's prior written approval, on or about June 1, 2024.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CRF  1910.178(a)(5): Powered industrial truck(s) (PIT) equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments were not marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:   a) Work Floor - The employer used an electric powered Yale forklift (Model ERC030AHN36TE082) for elevating employees in an aerial platform attachment and did mark the forklift to identify the attachment and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered as required, on or about June 1, 2024.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,763 · Current $1,080 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Workbench Area - An orange extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to energize a pedestal fan at the employee worktable, on or about August 12, 2024.   b) Shipping Area - An orange extension cord was used in lieu of permanent wiring to energize a USPS portable digital scale, on or about August 12, 2024.   c) Forklift Battery Charging Area - A relocatable power tap was used in lieu of permanent wiring to energize a Hobart forklift battery charger, on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:   a) Forklift Battery Charging Area - A relocatable power tap electric cord was attached with a metal strap onto the drywall finish, on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) East Side of Facility - The side exterior glass panel door providing egress from the work floor was not marked by a sign reading "Exit", on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Nov 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  a) Storage Rack Systems - Rack systems located on the north, east, and west sides of the work floor were not placarded with the maximum permissible load, on or about August 12, 2024.  No abatement certification or documentation required.