MUSCLE SHOALS, AL —
OSHA Inspection: FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC., A CLOSE CORPORATION
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC., A CLOSE CORPORATION in 2120 FORD RD, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661 (NAICS 484220). OSHA activity number 343022380.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- FREIGHT MANAGEMENT, INC., A CLOSE CORPORATION
- Site address
- 2120 FORD RD
- City
- MUSCLE SHOALS
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 35661
- Mailing
- 2120 FORD RD, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 484220
- Employees
- 64
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $5,338 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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, in that employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Yard area, employees operating a Toyota powered industrial truck to unload bales of aluminum from a temporary loading dock and trailer were not wearing a seat belt.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5338
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.25 B03
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,607 · Current $2,925 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that the stairs had uniform riser heights and tread depths between the landings: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Wash Pit Area, the first three stairs located at the bottom were damaged and or in poor condition.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2925
- — Z (S) $5607
1910.26 C
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $5,338 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.26(c): Portable dockboards were not secured by anchoring them in place or using equipment or devices that prevent the dockboard from moving out of a safe position. When the employer demonstrates that securing the dockboard is not feasible, the employer did not ensure there was sufficient contact between the dockboard and the surface to prevent the dockboard from moving out of a safe position: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Yard area, employees operating powered industrial trucks to unload bales of aluminum did not have the portable dock boards secured to the trailer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5338
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.177 C01
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $5,338 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1): The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Tire shop, the employer had not developed a program to ensure employees that perform maintenance on single and split rims had been properly trained and using safe work practices.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5338
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,607 · Current $2,925 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Fabrication shop, a B&D drill press used to drill through steel parts was being operated with unguarded rotating parts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2925
- — Z (S) $5607
1910.29 B01
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Wash Pit Area, the guardrail system that protected employees that walk though the area were only constructed to 37 inches above the walking surface.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.29 F03
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(f)(3): The employer did not ensure that handrails and stair rail systems are smooth-surfaced to protect employees from injury, such as punctures or lacerations, and to prevent catching or snagging of clothing: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Wash Pit Area, the handrails were damaged and unserviceable due to trailers striking the stairs.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.101 C
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(c): Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks did not have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets S-1.1-1963 and 1965 addenda and S-1.2-1963: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Fabrication shop, employees were not utilizing suitable pressure regulating devices to cut steel in that the gauges were not equipped with a cover.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $616 · Current $431 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Facility, the employer had not developed a list of the chemicals used at the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $431.2
- — Z (O) $616
1910.1200 F06
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Facility, employees handling chemicals such as, but not limited to PC-700 High Alkaline cleaner, that were missing a label.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2018
- Abate by
- Sep 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: a) On or about 03/14/2018 - Facility, the employer did not provide Safety Data Sheets to the employees handling chemicals such as, but not limited to, PC 700 High Alkaline cleaner.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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