OSHA Inspection: DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons:  a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the LPG refueling station outside the DSI warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that storage racks containing numerous 33# propane cylinders were protected from damage by allowing un-mounted cylinders on the ground, and cage doors to be open, exposing employees to burns and related fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the LPG refueling station outside the DSI warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that eye and face protection was worn when PIT operators exchanged LPG fuel cylinders, exposing employees to hazards related to gaseous chemicals and vapors, not limited to eye irritation and facial burns.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:   a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the LPG refueling station outside the DSI warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that protective footwear was worn when PIT operators exchanged LPG fuel cylinders, exposing employees to hazards related to cylinders dropping onto unprotected feet, not limited to abrasions and broken bones.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, near the LPG refueling station outside the DSI warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that a portable fire extinguisher located inside the nearest warehouse door was identified and mounted, exposing employees to burns and related fire hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the DSI warehouse on the D2 pillar near the bay door, the employer allowed a portable fire extinguisher to have an expired annual inspection check, exposing employees to burns and related fire hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a)    On December 11, 2013, and times prior thereto, at the DSI warehouse, the employer failed to ensure that   employees were trained on the new Hazcom 2012 updates including the new pictograms and 16-section safety data sheets related to hazardous chemicals limited to liquid-petroleum gas, exposing employees to related hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED