OSHA Inspection: ALLIANCE GROUND INTERNATIONAL, LLC

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $11,758 · Current $5,879 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    a) Dock Area- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were kept fully charged and operable, such as the extinguisher located near Dock 3.     b) Dock Area- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were kept fully charged and operable, such as the extinguisher located between Docks 16 and 17.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Facility Wide- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure all fire extinguishers were visually inspected at least monthly.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $6,235 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(5): Parts of powered industrial trucks requiring replacement were not replaced with parts equivalent in safety with those used in the original design.    a) Facility Wide- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all manufacturer installed parts on forklifts, such as the pins that secure the forks on forklifts including the Nissan Forklift 037, Nissan Forklift 396, Nissan Forklift 076, were maintained and replaced with only parts equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design.  Straps were used on the noted forklifts to secure the forks to the load apron.      b) Facility Wide- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all manufacturer installed parts on forklifts, such as the latch that secures the liquid petroleum tank on forklifts including the Nissan Forklift 037, were maintained and replaced with only parts equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design.  A strap was used to secure the liquefied petroleum tank on the noted forklift.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,839 · Current $3,920 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Powered industrial trucks were altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer, or by the elimination of any parts without the manufacturer's approval:    a) Facility Wide- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that parts on forklifts, such as headlights, were maintained and not eliminated on forklifts including Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 078, and Nissan Forklift 073.      b) Facility Wide- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that parts on forklifts, such as reverse lights and brake lights, were maintained and not eliminated on forklifts including Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 073, and Nissan Forklift 396.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,880 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a) Section 5 - On or about March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all electrical equipment designed to enclose and protect other equipment, such as the electrical metallic conduit for the two floor scissor lifts, was of the proper strength and durability and free of recognized hazards.  This damaged conduit was separated from itself and the boxes in multiple locations, which exposed the conductors to damage and put strain on the terminal screw connections.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,880 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Section 5- On or about March 9, 2016, all unused openings on boxes, such as on the Floor Scissor Lift Disconnect Panel Box, were not effectively closed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $97,988 · Current $48,994 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii): Permanent and removable fuel containers were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating:    The employer does not securely mount liquid petroleum fuel containers on forklifts to prevent them from jarring loose, slipping, or rotating.    a)  This most recently occurred on March 9, 2016 at 516 Express Drive in Chicago, Illinois.  Employees are exposed to fire and struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 073, Nissan Forklift 076, Nissan Forklift 078, and Nissan Forklift 396 are operated with unsecured removable fuel containers of liquid petroleum.    To abate this hazard in the future, the employer must ensure removable fuel containers of liquid petroleum on forklifts are secured using the clamps originally provided by the manufacturer or by equivalent parts as to the safety with those used in the original design.    This employer has been cited for this practice that included: Alliance Ground International, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 994222, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 20, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 616 Access Road, Lufthansa Building, in Chicago, Illinois.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps will protect its employees from fire and struck-by hazards when forklifts are operated.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $117,579 · Current $58,789 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:    The employer does not examine forklifts used on a round-the-clock basis for defects after each shift.     a) This most recently occurred on March 9, 2016 at 516 Express Drive in Chicago, Illinois.  Employees are exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards when the Nissan, Mitsubishi and Caterpillar forklifts are operated without being inspected for damage after each shift and before being placed into service.    To abate these hazards in the future, the employer must ensure forklifts are examined before being placed into service and if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle, that forklift must not be placed into service until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.  Examination of forklifts before being placed into service must be done at least daily or after each shift if used on a round-the-clock basis.  Additionally, if at any time a forklift if found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, it must be taken out of service until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.    This employer has been cited for this practice that included: Alliance Ground International, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 952155, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on March 25, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 4600 N. Manheim Road, Cargo Building #517, in Schiller Park, Illinois.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps will protect its employees from struck-by and crushed-by hazards when forklifts are operated.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $78,386 · Current $39,193 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    The employer does not take forklifts out of service until they are restored to a safe operation condition when they are found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe. This most recently occurred on March 9, 2016 at 516 Express Center Drive in Chicago, Illinois and includes the following instances (a-h).    a) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 396, and Nissan Forklift 076 are operated with bent upright supports for their overhead protection.    b) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 078, Nissan Forklift 073, Nissan Forklift 037, Nissan Forklift 396, Nissan Forklift 076, Caterpillar 15,000 lb. Capacity Forklift, and the Mitsubishi 15,000 lb. Capacity Forklift are operated with nonfunctioning horns.    c) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 073, Nissan Forklift 037, and Nissan Forklift 076 are operated with nonfunctioning reverse lights.    d) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 059, Nissan Forklift 396, and Nissan Forklift 076 are operated with nonfunctioning brake lights.    e) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 073, Nissan Forklift 037, and Nissan Forklift 076 are operated with nonfunctioning head lights.    f) Employees are exposed to crush-by struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 076 was operated with an inoperable seat belt.    g) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 059 was operated with worn brakes.    h) Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards when Nissan Forklift 059 was operated with degraded tires.    To abate these hazards in the future, the employer must ensure forklifts are examined before being placed into service and if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle, that forklift must not be placed into service until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.  Examination of forklifts before being placed into service must be done at least daily or after each shift if used on a round-the-clock basis.  Additionally, if at any time a forklift if found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, it must be taken out of service until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.    This employer has been cited for this practice that included: Alliance Ground International, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 994222, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 20, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 616 Access Road, Lufthansa Building, in Chicago, Illinois.    This employer has been cited for this practice that included: Alliance Ground International, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 952155, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 25, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 4600 N. Manheim Road, Cargo Building #517, in Schiller Park, Illinois.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps will protect its employees from struck-by and crushed-by hazards when forklifts are operated.

Issued

Sep 8, 2016

Abate by

Oct 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and maintained in a legible condition:    a) Dock Area- On March 9, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all powered industrial trucks, such as the Nissan Forklift 399, Nissan Forklift 078, Nissan Forklift 037, Nissan Forklift 396, and Mitsubishi 15,000 lb. Capacity Forklift, were provided with nameplates and that when provided with nameplates those nameplates were maintained in a legible condition.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.