OSHA Inspection: ALLSTATE BEVERAGE COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  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 hazards from racking and or falling stock.  a)  POS, OCD, and Repack storage racks throughout the warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to struck-by hazards due to rack collapse in that the employer failed to ensure that all column base plates of storage racks were anchored to the floor with anchor bolts.  b)  All storage racks throughout the warehouse:  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to struck-by hazards due to rack collapse in that the employer failed to ensure that a placard indicating the rack's maximum loading capacity was conspicuously displayed on the storage racks.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2601.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a)  Warehouse at the battery charging stations;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire, slip, trip, and fall hazards in that the emergency exit route was blocked by the electric pallet jack being parked in front of the emergency exit door.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)  Warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential eye and skin injuries in that employees were required to use a cleaner and degreaser when operating the scrubber where the employer failed to perform a job hazard assessment.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a)  Warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential eye injuries in that employees were required to use a cleaner and degreaser when operating the scrubber and were not provided with goggles as required by the Safety Data Sheet.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances:  a)  Warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential skin irritation on the hands in that employees were required to use a cleaner and degreaser when operating the scrubber and were not provided with neoprene or rubber gloves as required by the Safety Data Sheet.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a)  Throughout the Warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide employees with training on how to use portable fire extinguishers when employees were expected to use the extinguishers to fight incipient stage fires.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a)  Warehouse near battery charging station;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer permitted materials to be stored in front of the electrical disconnects to the battery charges which blocked access to the panels.

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a)  Warehouse;  On or about February 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the employer permitted employees to use hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, an industrial grade cleaner and degreaser, without maintaining a written hazard communication program as required by the standard.