OSHA Inspection: BUNZL MEMPHIS, INC.

Issued

Jun 12, 2015

Abate by

Jul 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was 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 hazard when working in the loading dock parking lot near vehicular traffic:       (a)  Back Dock Parking Area  On or about February 4, 2015 drivers were exposed to struck-by hazard from vehicular traffic when exiting their vehicles in the loading dock parking area to open and close their trailer doors.

Issued

Jun 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level.    (a) Battery Charging Area - On or about February 6, 2015 the exit doors were blocked by pickers (PITs).

Issued

Jun 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,613 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a) Warehouse Floor - On or about February 6, 2015 electrical control panels were blocked at:        (1)  The battery charging area      (2)  Near the baler