OSHA Inspection: HOTWIRE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (PA)

Issued

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $1702.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Warehouse/East Exit Route - On or about March 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes were unobstructed when the exit route was blocked by shipping boxes, industrial fiber wiring and equipment.  b) Warehouse/West Exit Route - On or about March 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that exit routes were unobstructed when the exit route was blocked by ladders and shipping materials.

Issued

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.   a) Warehouse/Aisles - On or about March 11, 2025, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure that all passageways were maintained clear and orderly when boxes and parts obstructed the aisles and passageways.

Issued

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $1702.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Warehouse/Back Storage Room - On or about March 7, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that, the employer failed to ensure effective measures were taken to ensure material stored on the racks was stable and secured from falling and collapsing while employees were moving and retrieving stock.

Issued

2025-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2):Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Northwest Corner, Exit Door - On or about March 11, 2025, and at times prior, the portable fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly, with the last inspection date being August of 2024.  b) Southeast Corner, Front entrance - On or about March 11, 2025, and at times prior, the portable fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly, with the last inspection date being August of 2024.  c) South Wall - On or about March 11, 2025, and at times prior, the portable fire extinguisher was not visually inspected at least monthly, with the last inspection date being August of 2024.