OSHA Inspection: BLG LOGISTICS, INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) On or about July 30, 2015 - Loading docks, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 48.5 inches, in that guardrails (or equivalent) were not provided.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not provided and used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     a) On or about July 30, 2015 - Warehouse, the employer did not provide eye protection for employee exposed to chemical hazards such as, but not limited to, battery acid when adding water to the forklift batteries.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about July 30, 2015 - Warehouse, the employer did not provide hand protection for employee exposed to chemical hazards such as, but not limited to, battery acid when adding water to the forklift batteries.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 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) On or about July 30, 2015 - Warehouse, a hazard assessment was not conducted of tasks such as, but not limited to, adding water to forklift batteries.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) On or about July 30, 2015 - Warehouse, suitable facilities were not available to employees exposed to corrosive material such as, but not limited to, battery acid.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:    a) On or about July 30, 2015 - Warehouse, wheel blocks were not used when a forklift was used to load a trailer located at Bay ZS 8.3.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    a) On or about May 20, 2015 - Facility, the employer did not maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to Lead Acid Battery.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer:  a) On or about May 20, 2015 - Facility, employees, working in and around chemicals such as, but not limited to Lead Acid batteries, were not provided effective training or explanation of labels and other forms of warning.

Issued

Sep 29, 2015

Abate by

Oct 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about July 30, 2015 - Facility, a designated exit door was not marked with a sign.