OSHA Inspection: GULF STATES COLD STORAGE CO.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) At the battery charging area/ambient room - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, employees were exposed to the hazards of forklift batteries falling off lifting beams and striking employees while loading and unloading batteries into the forklifts battery compartment during battery charging operations.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.     a) At the passageway from the freezer to the ambient room, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate forklifts in an area with pedestrian traffic and where the floor was covered with ice, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:     a) At the freezer - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, one exit door that provided for emergency exit discharge from the area was identified with an EXIT sign that was not appropriately illuminated, resulting in a life safety hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

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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 flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:     a) At the battery charging area/ambient room - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer failed to supply employees who add water to the corrosive electrolyte with face protection (i.e. face shield), exposing employees to a chemical burn hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) At the battery charging area/ambient room, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, an eye wash station was not provided where employees removed batteries from powered industrial trucks and racked them for charging, resulting in a chemical burn hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) At the battery charging area/ambient room, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer did not obtain a written manufacturer's approval when an attachment was used with a lifting beam to load and unload batteries into the forklift's battery compartment during battery charging operations, thus exposing employees to a struck-by and crush-by hazards.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations;  a)  At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that forklift operators were trained in safe operations including but not limited to not operating forklifts with an attachment that did not receive the manufacturer's written approval, exposing employees to struck-by and crush-by hazards.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer did not certify the training of all employees who operated powered industrial trucks.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte:     a) At the Battery Charging Area, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, means of neutralizing spilled battery acid such as but not limited to baking soda was not provided where employees removed batteries from powered industrial trucks and racked them for charging, resulting in a chemical burn hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate a Hyster electric forklift (Model: E45XN-27 S/N: A268N01700G) without functional lights and backup alarm, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.      b) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate a Toyota electric forklift (Model: 7FBEU15 S/N: 19511) without functional lights and horn, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.      c) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate a Crown electric forklift (Model: SC5245-40 S/N: 9A193377) without functional lights and backup alarm, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.      d) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate a Toyota electric forklift (Model: 425-C40QM S/N: 425-15-44548) without functional lights, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.      e) At the facility, on or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer allowed employees to operate a Crown electric forklift (Model: RC5540-40 S/N: 1A335601) with missing rubber and severe cracks on the edge of the tires, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $595.00 · Current $357.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program for employees that were handling/working with chemicals such as, but not limited to battery acid, exposing employees to eye/face and/or skin injuries and irritations.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to battery acid, at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area, resulting in a chemical hazard.

Issued

2016-01-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Training provided by the employer did not include the details of the employer's hazard communication program, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  a) At the facility - On or about and at times prior to September 8, 2015, the employer did not provide training pursuant to the Hazard Communication 2012 updates effective December 1, 2013 about the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, the labeling system for received containers, safety data sheets and on how employees can obtain/use the appropriate hazard information for employees working with chemicals such as, but not limited to battery acid, resulting in a chemical hazard.