OSHA Inspection: COUNTERTOP DESIGN INC.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,362 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while using a Toyota Forklift Truck (Model No. 7FGCU25, Serial No. 76329) with an attachment without prior written approval from the manufacture and without an updated capacity plate.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Abate by

Apr 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,383 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to an amputation and struck by hazard created by the point of operation and flying chips while operating a Tecno MBM (Model America, serial No. 3298) that lacked guarding.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,270 · Current $1,362 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:   a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to an amputation hazard while using a Powermatic table saw (Model No. 72, Serial No. 7872069) that lacked a guard over the blade while cutting a wooden two-by-four.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $1,021 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator: Note:  The spreader in connection with grooving, dadoing, or rabbeting is not required.   a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while using a Powermatic table saw (Model No. 72, Serial No. 7872069) that lacked an anti-kickback device and spreader while cutting a wooden two-by-four.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard while using a Powermatic table saw (Model No. 72, Serial No. 7872069) that lacked an anti-kickback device and spreader while cutting a wooden two-by-four.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,447 · Current $868 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to an electrical shock hazard due to using an extension cord that lacked strain relief.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, the employer failed to inspect electrical equipment and flexible cords for defects, as evidenced by extension cords lacking strain relief and fans with missing ground pins, thereby exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding-type equipment shall contain an equipment grounding conductor:   a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, an employee was exposed to an electrical shock hazard due to working with a fan that lacked a ground pin.

Issued

Mar 6, 2026

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:  a) On or about September 15, 2026, at the jobsite located at 3630 Reese Ave Suite A, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33404, the employer did not ensure a fire extinguisher was mounted and identified, there by exposing employees to possible fire related injuries such as smoke inhalation and burns.