OSHA Inspection: RYAN DESIGNS, LLC

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were potentially exposed to unstable and overloaded pallet racks.   a) Warehouse: On or about February 10, 2026, employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed by hazards while working on and near pallet racks, where employees were permitted to climb potentially unstable racks that were not anchored or secured from movement and tip-over.   b) Warehouse: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure that pallet rack systems displayed plaques or labels with load ratings.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2483.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the maximum load capacity for the mezzanine was determined, communicated to employees, and posted prior to storing items on the surface.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  a)  Production: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access the ladders, due to a partially blocked walkway.  b) Production by garage door: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access the ladders, due to a partially blocked walkway.  c) Warehouse: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access an emergency exit, due to a partially blocked walkway.  d) Front Warehouse near Emergency Exit: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access an emergency exit, due to a partially blocked walkway.  e) By front of Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access an emergency exit, due to a partially blocked walkway.  f) Front Warehouse behind Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access items in the aisle, due to a partially blocked walkway.  g) Front Warehouse behind Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access items in the aisle, due to a blocked walkway.  h) Front Warehouse behind Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access items in the aisle, due to a partially blocked walkway.  i) Front Warehouse behind Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees could safely access items in the aisle, due to a blocked walkway.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2483.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members that are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.  a) Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately eight feet and six inches (8'6") when working on the mezzanine without an adequate mid-rail.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2483.00 Reduced

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) Wall by Workshop: On or about February 10, 2026,  portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was partially blocked.  b) Workshop: On or about February 10, 2026,  portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was fully blocked.   c) Production: On or about February 10, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was partially blocked and not labeled to be identifiable.  d) Warehouse: On or about February 10, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was not mounted and labeled to be identifiable.   e) Front Warehouse: On or about February 10, 2026, portable fire extinguishers were not located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries, in that it was fully blocked.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 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.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, employees who are expected to fight incipient stage fires were not instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2483.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Workshop by desk: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a heat lamp.  b) Workshop: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power an overhead light.   c) Front Warehouse, right corner wall: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a power strip.   d)  Front Warehouse, right corner desk: On or about February 10, 2026,  a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a power strip.   e) Front Warehouse, Craftsman cart: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power a power strip.   f) Front Warehouse, left side of Craftsman cart:  On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power another flexible cord, used to power a power strip.  g) Mezzanine Stairs: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power hanging lights.  h) Underneath Mezzanine: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power hanging lights.  i) Front Warehouse, under pallet rack: On or about February 10, 2026, a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to power hanging lights.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1655.00 · Current $828.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not keep records -OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses; 300-A form, Summary or Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and 301 form, Injury and Illness Incident Report.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses for years 2023-2026 year-to-date.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 11, 2026, the employer allowed employees to use portable ladders without inspecting them for visible defects, prior to use.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(8): The employer did not ensure that the cap (if equipped) and top step of a stepladder are not used as steps.  a) Job Sites: On or about February 10, 2026, and times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards from standing on the top cap of stepladders while setting up events.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

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.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not create and maintain a written emergency action plan for employees to access and review.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not create and maintain a fire prevention plan for employees to access and review.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate level of personal protective equipment required for employees working at the facility.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure wheels were chocked when loading and unloading trailers and trucks.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(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) Workshop: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the SawStop table saw blade was guarded.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a) Workshop Cart: On or about February 10, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was mounted to a cart to plug a circular saw into.   b) Production: On or about February 10, 2026, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when multiple power strips were plugged into other power strips, to provide power to Dewalt chargers.  c) Front Warehouse, right corner wall: On or about February 10, 2026,  employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was plugged into an extension cord and used to power another extension cord.  d) Front Warehouse, Craftsman cart: On or about February 10, 2026,  employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a power strip was used to power multiple tools.

Issued

2026-04-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $930.00 · Current $465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.  a) Jobsite: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with training on electrical safety related work practices, such as protective equipment for their hands, head, and body to protect against shock hazards when working on electrical equipment, and in the hazards of using Romex wire as flexible extension cords.