OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN FREIGHT FURNITURE AND MATTRESS

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $2,842 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, the circuit breakers in the electrical panels along the south and southwest walls of the warehouse were not labeled correctly or identified to show the unique purpose of the circuit breakers.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, access to the electrical breaker panels located in the southwest corner of the warehouse was blocked by furniture, mop buckets, and wood pallets.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, the circuit breaker panel in the warehouse, along the west wall, was missing a breaker and there was nothing covering the opening in the panel.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $56,830 · Current $28,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, an exit route along the exterior west wall was reduced to 12 inches wide.  American Freight Furniture and Mattress was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1296083, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 8/20/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 2410 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13214.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, the exit route on the southeast corner of the warehouse was blocked by furniture, equipment, and boxes.  b.  On or about 11/19/2018, there were empty boxes, creating a tripping hazard, on the floor along the exit route at the front entrance, along the west hall.  c.  On or about 11/19/2018, the exit route along west wall, near the roll up doors for the inventory storage area, was blocked by mattresses.  American Freight Furniture and Mattress was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1296083, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 8/20/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 2410Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13214.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $56,830 · Current $28,415 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.  On or about 11/19/2018, the portable fire extinguisher along the southwest wall in the warehouse area and roll up doors, was blocked by a swinging gate and equipment.  b. On or about 11/19/2018, the portable fire extinguisher along the southeast wall of the warehouse, was blocked by a furniture cart and furniture being stored in the area.  c. On or about 11/19/2018, the portable fire extinguisher on the west interior wall, in the show room area, was blocked by a standing fan and portable dolly.   d. On or about 11/19/2018, the portable fire extinguisher on the northeast corner of the showroom, was blocked by a standing fan and metal cabinet.  American Freight Furniture and Mattress was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1296083, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/20/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 2410 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13214.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,895 · Current $946 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  a. On or about 11/19/2018, at the jobsite, the employer failed to provide the OSHA 300 and 300A's for the years 2015 through 2018.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,063 · Current $533 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(f)(1): The employer did not review the emergency action plan with each employee covered by the plan:  a. On or about 11/19/2018, the five designated exits routes were obstructed and employees were not trained on their actions in the event of a fire.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

May 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about 11/19/2018, the employer did not perform an assessment to determine what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was required for employees handling and spraying chemicals including but not limited to Guardian C6 Water Based Fabric Protector, Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover, & Liquid Wrench Garage Door Lube.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,063 · Current $533 Reduced

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. On or about 11/19/2018, the employer did not ensure employee's knew how to safely operate the portable fire extinguishers in the warehouse storage area and showroom floor area.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, electrical outlets covers in the employee's break room were missing or broken.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about 11/19/2018, an extension cord was being used to supply power to a small refrigerator and microwave in the employee's break room and the cord and equipment had been plugged to a wall outlet for several months.

Issued

Apr 17, 2019

Abate by

Apr 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a.  On or about 11/19/2018, the employer did not ensure employees using various chemicals including, but not limited to, Guardian C6 Water Based Fabric Protector (GDRMBC5128), Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover, & Liquid Wrench Garage Door Lube were provided a hazard communication program which included training on specific Safety Data Sheets, the handling, labeling and storage requirements for the chemicals, and required personal protective equipment, as needed.