OSHA Inspection: NESTLE USA, INC.

Issued

Aug 19, 2009

Abate by

Mar 18, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to struck by hazards, while working in storage areas, where
damaged rack
components were not identified, and subsequently repaired or replaced:
On or about 08/11/09 at McDonough, GA: Employees were exposed to struck by
hazards, while
performing work in the distribution warehouse. The employer failed to
inspect storage racks,
in order to identify and replace damaged components.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THESE HAZARDS IS:
The employer should comply with ANSI MH16.1:2008, paragraph 1.4.1: "The
owner shall
maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring
proper operational,
housekeeping, and maintenance procedures including but not limited to, the
following: (2)
Regularly inspect for damage. If damage is found, immediately unload the
affected area and
replace or repair any damaged columns, beams, or other structural
components."
Abatement Note: The employer should conduct a one hundred percent
inspection of racks located
in their distribution warehouse in order to identify and repair/replace
all of the damaged racks.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).