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346017437
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0112000
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2022-06-13
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367 TALCOTTVILLE ROAD, VERNON, CT, 06066
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2022-09-21
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2022-10-19
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1902163 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1432752 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100030 A03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(iv): The employer did not train each employee in the correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer: Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the company had not provided adequate training to an employee who used personal fall arrest equipment while selection orders from an "operator up" Toyota forktruck. The employee was not wearing a Miller H100 body harness correctly. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100140 D01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.140(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that fall protection systems bring employees to a complete stop and limit the maximum deceleration distance the employee travels to 3.5 feet (1.1m): Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, an employee who selected orders from elevated storage rack bays was provided with a Miller Scorpion Personal Fall Limiter (PFL) that was rated for a capacity of 310 pounds. The weight limit of the device was not sufficient for the employee's stated weight which could have caused a failure of the braking system in the PFL and allowed the lanyard webbing to deploy the entire nine foot length in the event of a fall. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100140 D01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.140(d)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that fall protection systems sustain the employee within the system/strap configuration without making contact with the employee's neck and chin area: Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, an employee who selected orders from elevated storage rack bays wore personal fall arrest equipment including a harness. The leg straps on the harness were not fastened in place, which could have caused the chest strap to contact his neck/chin in the event of a fall. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Current Penalty |
2486.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2486.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the two self-contained eyewash units provided for forktruck battery maintenance were not available for ready use in that: A. Battery Charging Area: The solution in the self-contained eyewash unit was not changed every six months as recommended by the manufacturer. The solution had last been changed in October, 2019. B. Battery Filling Area: The solution in the self-contained eyewash unit was not changed every six months as recommended by the manufacturer. The unit had not been provided with a maintenance tag to show the date of the last refill, but the solution was older than six months. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Current Penalty |
233.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
233.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3): An opening into an exit was not protected by a self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system: Mezzanine Stairwell: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the fire door located at the top of the stairwell was held open with strapping that was looped around a small machine that was sitting on a pallet. Discount Trophy & Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1432752, Citation Number 1, Item Number 2a and was affirmed as a Final Order on February 21, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at Vernon, Connecticut. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
5469.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5469.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: Rear of Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the exterior exit door provided in Aisle W would not open. The door handle mechanism appeared to be stuck and would not operate. Discount Trophy & Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1432752, Citation Number 1, Item Number 3c and was affirmed as a Final Order on February 21, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at Vernon, Connecticut. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
7293.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7293.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, adequate eye protection had not been provided to employees who checked and filled forktruck batteries. Discount Trophy & Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1432752, Citation Number 1, Item Number 4c and was affirmed as a Final Order on February 21, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at Vernon, Connecticut. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
5469.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5469.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): Warehouse: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the company had not certified that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks had been trained and evaluated. Discount Trophy & Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1432752, Citation Number 1, Item Number 5 and was affirmed as a Final Order on February 21, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at Vernon, Connecticut. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-11-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface: Mezzanine Exit Stairwell, Front of Building: On, or about, June 13, 2022, the wall mounted light switch as the bottom landing was missing a face plate. Abatement Note: The switch itself was broken and should be replaced. |
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344327523
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0112000
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2019-09-23
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367 TALCOTTVILLE ROAD, VERNON, CT, 06066
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2020-01-10
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: FALL, L: EISAOF, L: EISAX30
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| Case Closed |
2020-04-09
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1500506 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
6072.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: Warehouse Mezzanine: On, or about, September 23, 2019, two mezzanine access points were not provided with adequate fall protection in that: A. The gates provided in the guardrail system where left open when order picker trucks were not parked in the bays, and; B. Employees operating order picker trucks were disengaging from personal fall arrest equipment to egress and access order picker trucks, which exposed them to fall hazards from edge of the mezzanine to the warehouse floor below. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
4858.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6940.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3): An opening into an exit was not protected by a self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system: Mezzanine Stairwell: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the fire door located at the top of the stairwell was propped open and was not provided with a self-closing mechanism. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Mezzanine Stairwell: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the exit route from the ground level exterior door was blocked by pallets of material. The passage left along the side of the building was not at least 28 inches wide and was blocked by a break area at opening to the parking area. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 D05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(5)(i): Flammable liquids were stored so as to limit use of exits, stairways, or areas normally used for the safe egress of people: Mezzanine Exit Stairwell: On, or about, September 23, 2019, gasoline, a Class 1 flammable liquid, was stored at the lower landing of the exit stairs. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
6072.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
8675.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: Front Stairwell: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the exit door at the ground level was locked. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: On, or about, September 23, 2019, in the following locations, material was stored within exit routes, including areas of refuge: A. Warehouse: Pallets of material were stored in front of an exit door that led from Aisle W to another section of the warehouse. B. Mezzanine: The access to the front exit stairwell was blocked by a pallet of boxes. Once entry was gained to the stairwell, the top landing was blocked by a box and a pallet, the lower flight of stairs had sections of gutters on the stairs and the lower landing was blocked by a generator, electrical panel and air compressor. C. Exit Stairwell located on Side of Building: The lower landing was used for storage, including paint, oil, ice melter and containers of gasoline. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: On, or about, September 23, 2019, in the following locations, exit doors were not maintained in an operable condition: A. Rear of Warehouse: An exterior door provided in Aisle W was difficult to open due to the height of the asphalt in the parking lot. B. Mezzanine Stairwell, exterior door: The exit door would not open without considerable effort. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
4858.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6940.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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): Warehouse: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the company had not conducted a personal protective equipment hazard assessment for the task of checking and filling powered industrial truck batteries. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment: Warehouse: On, or about, September 23, 2019, adequate eye and face protection had not been provided to employees who checked and filled forktruck batteries. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: Warehouse: On, or about, September 23, 2019, a suitable eyewash station was not provided where employees checked and filled forktruck batteries. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
3643.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5205.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): Warehouse: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the employer had not provided employees who operated powered industrial trucks with documented training. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
3096.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
4424.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: On, or about, September 23, 2019, in the following locations, relocatable power taps were energized through extension cords, which is not a permitted use in the UL Whitebook: A. Mezzanine: Computer workstation. B. Warehouse: UPS workstation. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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: On, or about September 23, 2019, in the following locations, extension cords were used in lieu of permanent wiring: A. Mezzanine: Computer workstation. B. Warehouse: UPS workstation. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: Warehouse: On, or about, September 23, 2019, the exterior exit provided in Aisle W could not be seen due to large amount of palletized material and the doors position under the rack system. Directional signs had not been provided. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 E03 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Mezzanine, near top of Stairwell: On, or about, September 23, 2019, a portable fire extinguisher had not been inspected since November, 2017. |
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339088858
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0112000
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2013-05-31
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367 TALCOTTVILLE ROAD, VERNON, CT, 06066
|
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-05-31
|
| Emphasis |
P: FORKLIFT, L: FALL, L: FORKLIFT
|
| Case Closed |
2013-05-31
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
820900 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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