OSHA Inspection: FRIENDLY'S PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTION LLC

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways or wherever turns or passage had to be made:  (a) Racking V162 - Employees operate Crown stand- up type material handler with an open operator's compartment measuring approximately 47 to 92 inches high while the horizontal racking system bar measured approximately 84 inches above the floor.  The employer did not insure that sufficient safe clearance was provided to prevent employees from being pinned between the material handler and the horizontal racking system bar, on or about December 11, 2013.   (b)  Racking X32 - Employees operate Crown stand- up type material handler with an open operator's compartment measuring approximately 47 to 92 inches high while the horizontal racking system bar measured approximately 72 inches above the floor.  The employer did not insure that sufficient safe clearance was provided to prevent employees from being pinned between the material handler and the horizontal racking system bar, on or about December 19, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 11, 2014

Abate by

Apr 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in other unique or potentially hazardous conditions of the workplace that could affect safe operation:  (a) 600 Barlett Drive, York Pennsylvania - Employees operated Crown stand- up material handlers.  The employer did not provided training to include the potentially hazardous condition of under ride, a situation where the horizontal bar of the racking system may enter the open operator's compartment and pin the operator between the horizontal bar and the material handler, on or about December 11, 2013.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.