Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1671683.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $7,812.50
Issuance Date: 07/24/2023
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/25/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/25/2023 | $7,812.50 | 09/08/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2023 | $15,625.00 | 09/08/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 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 are exposed to injuries from inadequately maintained and labeled storage rack systems: Location: Warehouse 1100 Boston Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 a) On or about May 22, 2023, and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that all rack columns were anchored to the floor with anchor bolts adequate to resist all applicable forces. b) On or about May 22, 2023, and times prior to, the employer did not display in one or more conspicuous locations a plaque to permanently and prominently display the permissible loading of the racks. c) On or about May 22, 2023, and times prior to, the employer did not furnish load application and rack configuration drawings with each rack installation.