OSHA Inspection: U.S. XPRESS INC.

Issued

Oct 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

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; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a) Dollar Tree DC6, Berwick, PA: The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection for cleaning spilled materials including, but not limited to, bleach and ammonia from inside trailers, on or about July 10, 2015.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Oct 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    a) Dollar Tree DC6, Berwick, PA: Employees were not provided with personal protective head equipment and have sustained head injuries from falling freight during the unloading of trailers at customer sites, on or about July 10, 2015.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Oct 22, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Dollar Tree DC6, Berwick, PA: The employer did not correctly access the work place to determine if hazards are present which necessitate the use of PPE in that drivers have experienced hand and head injuries while unloading freight from trailers, on or about July 10, 2015.    Abatement Certification Required.