Loose cabinets can seriously injure people

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Cabinets – Loose Cabinets, Trim and Counters Counters, Trim and Cabinets Trim, Counters and Cabinets

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weak shelves can be a problem if they give way while holding heavy and/or expensive items
be sure to document any loose cabinets - the implications of failure are serious
upper cabinet

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The illustration shows two unsafe cabinet conditions, each marked with a red X. At left, a cabinet shelf has given way beneath stored items, with dishes on the shelf below. At right, an upper cabinet is pulling away from the wall above a base cabinet and countertop; a curved arrow indicates its potential fall. The annotations warn of shelf failure under heavy or expensive items and emphasize documenting loose cabinets because failure can seriously injure people.