| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from a platform supported by a powered industrial truck. a) In warehouse: Employees were exposed to fall hazards when being lifted by the forks of a Hyster forklift when retrieving warehouse products. The employee was exposed to falls of about 15 feet to the concrete surface below. Conditioned noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE INSPECTION CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT. CERTIFICATION.OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| 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. a) Rear exit door in warehouse: Emergency exit door was locked. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE INSPECTION CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT. CERTIFICATION.OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level. a) Rear emergency exit door in warehouse: Rear warehouse exit route was blocked with racks and boxes at the time of the inspection. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. b) first aisle near loading dock: Aisle leading to rear emergency exit and main warehouse emergency exit was blocked with two pallets of product that was approximately 4ft high and 4ft. 3inches wide. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE INSPECTION CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT. CERTIFICATION.OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1244.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2074.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| 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: a) In warehouse: The employer did not have an eyewash for employees who are required to fill sulfuric acid batteries that according to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) is a corrosive. Conditions noted on or about 08/17/2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) through a certification that included the name of the operator, the date of the training, that date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation: a) In warehouse: Employer did not ensure that employees who operate a HYSTER forklift and YALE Pallet jack were certified and trained. Conditioned noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE INSPECTION CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT. CERTIFICATION.OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT FOR THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1244.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2074.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) In warehouse Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid batteries. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: a) In warehouse Employer did not maintain safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid batteries. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-02-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-04-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals or materials in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) In warehouse Employer did not provide effective training for employees who are required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to sulfuric acid batteries. Condition noted on 08/17/2023. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19. |
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