OSHA Inspection: E.F. THOMPSON, INC.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $0 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 struck-by and crushing hazards from powered industrial trucks (PIT):  a) U.S. Postal Service Richmond Processing and Distribution Center, 5801 Technology Blvd, Sandston, VA 23150, loading docks: On or about February 5, 2019, and times prior thereto, where U.S. Postal Service PIT operators loaded/unloaded trailers, employees/drivers were allowed to strap/unstrap loads, scan labels, and move rolling equipment inside the trailer, exposing employees/drivers to struck-by and crushing hazards.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye:  a) U.S. Postal Service Richmond Processing and Distribution Center, 5801 Technology Blvd, Sandston, VA 23150, loading docks: On or about January 15, 2019, an employee that performed job tasks inside a trailer was struck-by a powered industrial truck. The employer did not report the in-patient hospitalization of the employee to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor, within the required 24-hours. The employer notified OSHA on or about January 29, 2019.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,706 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at some time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, but did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The employer did not submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:  a) 8509 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407: On or about March 2, 2019, and times prior thereto, the employer failed during calendar year 2019 to electronically submit information from the OSHA 300A Summary or equivalent by March 2, 2019. The establishment employed approximately 120 employees and was classified in 484110 NAICS during calendar year 2018.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.