OSHA Inspection: A-1 LOCK, INC.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $2270.00

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:  On or about January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards due to material and product on the floor of the aisleways in the Storage Room and Shop.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $2838.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(4): The employer did not ensure that the side rails of through or sidestep ladders extend at least 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder:  On or about October 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire and other emergencies because the side rails of the fixed stairs on the second story emergency exit do not extend at least 42 inches above the top of the landing platform.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $2838.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about October 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire and other emergencies because:  a. roofing material was stored on the landing platform of the second story emergency exit route which prevented access to the fixed ladder.  b. the landing platform of the second story emergency exit route required removal of a floor grate which limited access to the fixed ladder. c. the roof of the outside break area prevented egress from the exterior caged fixed ladder.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $2270.00

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:   On or about October 30, 2025, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire because the portable fire extinguisher located on the third floor next to the marked emergency exit was sitting on the ground and not mounted, located, and identified for employee accessibility.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 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:   On or about October 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire because the employer did not perform monthly inspections of the portable fire extinguishers to ensure that they were fully charged, undamaged, and ready for immediate use.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:   On or about October 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire and the employer did not provide an educational program to employees, in order to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from ingoing nip points associated with unguarded pulleys on a Speedex Brush Wheel and Medeco Key Cutter.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   On or about January 5, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from ingoing nip points associated with unguarded belts on a Speedex Brush Wheel and Medeco Key Cutter.

Issued

2026-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $2838.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   On or about October 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026, an employee was exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical outlet without an outlet cover, which was energizing scales.