ALLENTOWN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: BMS LOGISTICS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BMS LOGISTICS, INC. in 7485 INDUSTIRAL BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18106 (NAICS 493110). OSHA activity number 342967239.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BMS LOGISTICS, INC.
- Site address
- 7485 INDUSTIRAL BLVD.
- City
- ALLENTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18106
- Mailing
- 7485 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18106
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493110
- Employees
- 270
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.25 B01
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,712 · Current $4,712
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 1910.28: a) Pouch Line - On or about February 22, 2018, the top edge height of the stair rail system leading to the walkway over the Pouch Line did not meet the requirements of 1910.28.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4712
- — Z (S) $4712
1910.29 B02 I
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guiderail system and the walking-working surface: a) Pouch Line - On or about February 22, 2018, the stair rail system leading to the walkway over the pouch line did not have a midrail between the top edge of guardrail and walking surface.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.25 C02
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(c)(2): The employer did not ensure standard stairs have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm). A) Pouch Line - On or about February 22, 2018, the stairs leading to the walkway had their maximum riser height in excess of 9.5 inches.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C06 I C
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $7,853 · Current $853 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected: a) Worksite - On or about February 22, 2018, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection that included a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $853
- — Z (S) $7853
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed: a) Worksite - On or about February 22, 2018, the employer did not certify that a period inspection of energy control procedures was performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,282 · Current $6,282
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. a) Maintenance Shop - On or about February 22, 2018, the air pressure used by maintenance employees to clean parts was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6282
- — Z (S) $6282
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342967239.
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