OSHA Inspection: HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    Warehouse - On or about  June 16, 2015, skids and boxes of material stored 12 to 40 feet high were not secured to prevent from sliding and collapsing, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  Washroom - On or about June 16, 2015, the employer did not ensure that the washroom and breakroom were kept clean and in a sanitary condition.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage spaces shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.  Front Entrance - On or about June 16, 2015, two propane cylinder were not secured, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with unsecured cylinders.