SAYREVILLE, NJ ·
OSHA Inspection: EDS DISTRIBUTION, LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of EDS DISTRIBUTION, LLC in 500 KENNEDY DR., SAYREVILLE, NJ 08872 (NAICS 493110). OSHA activity number 339565319.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- EDS DISTRIBUTION, LLC
- Site address
- 500 KENNEDY DR.
- City
- SAYREVILLE
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08872
- Mailing
- 500 KENNEDY DR., SAYREVILLE, NJ 08872
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493110
- Employees
- 17
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.176 A
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept clear where mechanical handling equipment was used: a/ EDS Distribution LLC /Sayreville NJ Site: Warehouse. Aisles were not maintained free of storage and equipment in the event of a fire or other emergency, including but not limited to the 1/ South side Staging Area: Aisles located adjacent to the primary metal storage racks were blocked by recently received boxes of product, e.g.,clothes, socks, shoes and staged near the shipping/receiving dock. 2/ East-side Packaging Area: Aisles leading to/from employee(s) work station were blocked by wooden pallets of product, cardboard boxes of product and other storage. 3/ East-side Customer Returns Area: All Aisles (except Aisle #15) located between the primary metal storage racks were blocked by boxes of product, powered industrial trucks (during break/lunch) and pedestal fans. Observed on/or about 1/29/2014.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $1700
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 27, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):: Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by stamping action of Baler ram: a/ EDS Distribution, LLC/Sayreville NJ site: Warehouse Baler Operation Area. Baler (vertical with no markings) had a broken limit switch allowing the ram to continue operating when the door/gate was in the open position. Observed on/or about 01/29/2014.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (S) $1700
1910.145 C03
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2014
- Abate by
- Mar 20, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction signs were not used where there is a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures: a/ EDS Distribution, LLC/Sayreville NJ site - Yard/Propane Storage Area: A "No Smoking" sign was not provided where standard size Propane tanks (used to power forklift trucks) are stored in a metal cage. Observed on/or about 01/29/2014.
Recent events (1)
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339565319.
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