OSHA Inspection: VETERANS DISTRIBUTION OF CHICAGO, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked:    (a) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that permanent aisles and passageways in the warehouse were appropriately marked.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    (a) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that materials stored on the third level of the racking system as the box spring mattresses, and pallets containing materials and equipment extended beyond the depth of the rack creating an overhang were not blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that the stored materials were secured against sliding, collapse and/or tipping over.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial vehicles, were competent to operate a powered industrial vehicle, as demonstrated by training and evaluation.    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

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every three years:    (a) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial vehicles, were properly trained, evaluated and certified to perform the tasks in a safe manner at least once every three years.    Veterans Distribution of Chicago, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.178 (l)(4)(iii) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 839183, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on April 8, 2013, with respect to the workplace located at 2200 Arthur Avenue., Elk Grove Village, Illinois.    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

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,000 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:    (a) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the Raymond forklift 440-C35 in need of repair was removed from service.  The forklift was missing the cover on the brake pedal, the joy stick was missing the handle, and the horn did not function.     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

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $9,000 · Current $500 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: Note: Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    (a) On April 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure employees in the maintenance department were provided with a standard railing (or equivalent) when accessing the work platform of greater than four feet above the floor level.    Veterans Distribution of Chicago, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 839183, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 8, 2013, with respect to the workplace located at 2200 Arthur Avenue., Elk Grove Village, Illinois.     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

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,200 · Current $2,830 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup, or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a) On April 18, 2016, the employer did not establish a lockout/tagout program that included an energy control procedure for employees to follow, training and periodic inspections to ensure that employees performing maintenance or clearing jams were protected from injuries caused by the unexpected startup of equipment, such as the conveyor system.    Veterans Distribution of Chicago, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 839183, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 8, 2013, with respect to the workplace located at 2200 Arthur Avenue., Elk Grove Village, Illinois.    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

Aug 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,200 · Current $2,830 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 April 18, 2016 - The employer did not provide suitable facilities for the quick drenching or flushing of the eyes for immediate emergency use where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, such as battery acid.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2310

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided 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) On April 15, 2016, the employer did not provide information and training to employees that could be exposed to hazardous chemicals, including sulfuric acid.  These chemicals can cause skin, eye, nose and throat irritation.   (b) The employer did not provide training to employees by December 1, 2013 on the revised Safety Data Sheet format and content, as well as the new labeling elements, as required by the revised hazard communication standard.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including sulfuric acid.  These chemicals can cause skin, eye, nose and throat irritation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).