OSHA Inspection: BENSON BOX

Issued

2015-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer provided portable fire extinguishers, but did not mount, and locate them so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:  a) Northeast wall of the warehouse:  On or about February 25, 2015, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, in case of an emergency, as access to the portable fire extinguishers was blocked by drums of chemicals, while they performed their work in the warehouse.  b) Southeast wall of the warehouse:  On or about February 25, 2015, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, in case of an emergency, as access to the portable fire extinguishers was blocked by drums of chemicals, while they performed their work in the warehouse.

Issued

2015-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  On or about February 25, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop and maintain a written hazard communication program that adequately addressed hazardous properties of chemicals in the workplace for employees required to use products such as, but not limited to, Q-7250 Expanded Polystyrene Adhesive.