OSHA Inspection: NEFP, INC.

Issued

May 21, 2025

Abate by

Jun 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $531 · Current $531

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  Location - Throughout.  On or about 4/30/2025, the employer did not provide abatement documentation for the following violations where abatement documentation or certification is required by OSHA:  1.	Citation 1, Item 1 - 1910.30(a)(1) - Fall Protection Training - Walking-Working Surfaces 2.	Citation 1, Item 2-a - 1910.37(a)(4) - Emergency Safeguards Non-Operational 3.	Citation 1, Item 2-b - 1910.37(b)(2) - Emergency Exit Sign Not Present 4.	Citation 1, Item 3 - 1910.38(b) - Emergency Action Plan Not Written 5.	Citation 1, Item 5 - 1910.151(c) - Emergency Eyewash Station 6.	Citation 1, Item 6-b - 1910.157(g)(4) - Fire Extinguisher Training 7.	Citation 1, Item 7 - 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) - Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training 8.	Citation 1, Item 8-a - 1910.178(q)(1) - Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Not Removed from Service 9.	Citation 1, Item 8-b - 1910.178(q)(7) - Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Daily Inspections 10.	Citation 1, Item 9 - 1910.303(b)(7)(i) - Electrical Equipment - Missing Knockouts 11.	Citation 1, Item 10 - 1910.303(g)(1) - Electrical Panel Access 12.	Citation 1, Item 10-a - 1910.1200(e)(1) - Hazard Communication Program 13.	Citation 1, Item 10-b - 1910.1200(g)(1) - Safety Data Sheets 14.	Citation 1, Item 10-c - 1910.1200(h)(1) - Hazard Communication Training 15.	Citation 2, Item 1 -1904.4(a) - OSHA 300 Logs 16.	Citation 2, Item 2 - 1910.157(e)(2) - Fire Extinguishers Not Inspected Monthly

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard.  And/or the employer did not ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, employees who utilize fall protection systems and who work at heights at or above four (4) feet were not provided with training on fall hazards and the use of the fall protection systems.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  Location -   a.	Basement/warehouse - Bottom of wooden stairs On or about 1/7/2025, emergency lights and emergency exit signs were not in proper working condition.  b.	First floor - Loading dock; Retail store On or about 1/7/2025, emergency lights and emergency exit signs were not in proper working condition.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Location - Basement/warehouse - Building Maintenance Area  On or about 1/7/2025, employees are exposed to egress hazards due to exit routes that were not marked with a sign reading "exit."

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

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:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, the employer did not have an established and written emergency action plan in the event that an emergency occurred and employees needed to evacuate the building.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

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:  Location - Loading dock  On or about 1/7/2025, liquefied propane gasoline (LPG) tanks were stored inside the building in the loading dock area and were not protected from falling over, being struck by vehicles and other objects, and tampering.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

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:  Location - Throughout and on shelf in retail showroom.  On or about 1/7/2025, the company did not provide emergency eyewash and flushing stations for employees in the event of exposure to corrosive chemicals and hazardous substances including, but not limited to, Ecolab Ecoshine Water-Based Stainless-Steel Polish, Rutland Log Bright Gas Log Soot Remover, Rutland Refractory Cement, and Treasure Garden Care Upholstery & Fabric Mold & Mildew Stain Remover.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,729 · Current $4,729

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:  Location - Basement/warehouse - Bottom of wooden stairs; Exit door.  On or about 1/7/2025, portable fire extinguishers were not accessible for use in the event of a fire as they were blocked by various items stored in front of them.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(4): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as a part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of appropriate equipment upon initial assignment and at least annually thereafter:  Location - Throughout.   On or about 1/7/2025, employees were not provided training on how to safely use fire extinguishers in the event that an incipient stage fire occurred.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, employees were not trained prior to being permitted to operate the Yale powered industrial truck.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  Location - Powered industrial truck wheels and lights.  On or about 1/7/2025, a powered industrial truck that had worn wheels and non-operational front and rear lights was not removed from service.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, powered industrial trucks were not inspected daily, pre-shift, to ensure the PIT is in safe working condition.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  Location - Retail showroom next to fire alarm control panel.  On or about 1/7/2025, an electrical box was missing two knockouts, one on the lefts side of the box and one on the bottom side of a connected electrical box to the main box.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

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:  Location - Basement/warehouse - Back corner - Main Disconnect 1, and Main Disconnect 2.  On or about 1/7/2025, sufficient access and working space around and directly in front of electrical panels was blocked by pallets and other stored material.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $6,620

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, a hazard communication program was not developed for chemicals and other hazardous substances used at the company including, but not limited to, Ecolab Ecoshine Water-Based Stainless-Steel Polish, Rutland Log Bright Gas Log Soot Remover, Rutland Refractory Cement, and Treasure Garden Care Upholstery & Fabric Mold & Mildew Stain Remover.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, the employer did not have safety data sheets (SDSs) for chemicals and other hazardous substances used by employees who work for the company including, but not limited to, Ecolab Ecoshine Water-Based Stainless-Steel Polish, Rutland Log Bright Gas Log Soot Remover, Rutland Refractory Cement, and Treasure Garden Care Upholstery & Fabric Mold & Mildew Stain Remover.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, employees were not trained on the hazardous chemicals used at the facility including, but not limited to, Ecolab Ecoshine Water-Based Stainless-Steel Polish, Rutland Log Bright Gas Log Soot Remover, Rutland Refractory Cement, and Treasure Garden Care Upholstery & Fabric Mold & Mildew Stain Remover.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $946 · Current $946

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:   Location - Throughout.   On or about 1/7/2025, the employer did not maintain OSHA 300 logs or equivalent documentation which listed each work-related fatality, injury, or illness case as required by the OSHA standard.

Issued

Mar 26, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $531 · Current $531

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Location - Throughout.  On or about 1/7/2025, portable fire extinguishers throughout the retail showroom and basement/warehouse had not been visually inspected at least monthly.