OSHA Inspection: ATWOODS DISTRIBUTING LP #12

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.    On or about March 31, 2014, and times prior thereto, aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept in good repair:    a)  The loading dock pavement had uneven surfaces ranging from one-half inch up to three inches lower than adjacent pavement surfaces.      b)  At the overhead door to the Feed Barn, metal grating covering drainage containment had broken sections which also allowed for the grating to shift easily.    This exposed forklift operators to struck-by hazards in the event of falling material and/or forklift tip-over hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard.    On or about March 31, 2014, and times prior thereto, forklift operators were required to stack pallets of heavy merchandise on a steel racking system of which the load capacity was not displayed on the racking system, exposing the operators to struck-by hazards and/or caught-in/between hazards in the event of falling merchandise or collapsing racking system.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas, where mechanical equipment was used, were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage.    On or about March 31, 2014, throughout the Feed Barn, there was heavy accumulation of dust and dust and/or spider webs along the walls, overhead pipes and light fixtures.  This exposed employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    On or about March 31, 2014, and times prior thereto, the electrical panel located in the Feed Barn which controlled lighting to the Feed Barn had unused openings exposed inside the box, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.   On or about March 31, 2014, and times prior thereto, the electrical panel located in the Feed Barn which controlled lighting to the Feed Barn was blocked by palletized merchandise, exposing employees to fire hazards in the event the electrical panel needed to be accessed.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $15,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1):  At least two exit routes were not available in the workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency.    On or about March 31, 2014, the emergency exit door located in the Feed Barn was locked and blocked by palletized merchandise, exposing employees to fire and/or other emergency evacuation-related hazards.    Atwoods was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314933326, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on January 9, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 716 West Ayre, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $35,000 · Current $17,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).    On or about March 31, 2014, and times prior thereto, employees were operating a Daewoo forklift with the following deficiencies:    a) back-up light inoperable  b) front light missing/inoperable  c) front, right tire severely damaged  d) hydraulic leak    Employees were exposed to caught-in/caught-between hazards and/or fire hazards in the event the forklift was to malfunction.    Atwoods was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312805062, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on January 12, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 6235 N. Broadway St., Park City, Kansas 67219.