OSHA Inspection: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Issued

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1960.8(a): The head of the Agency did not furnish to each employee employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crush hazards:  On or about 02/06/19 and at times prior thereto employees walking/working in proximity of storage racks throughout the warehouse were exposed to be struck-by and/or crushed by metal racks and stored materials in the event of a collapse of the metallic storage racks, with bent, damaged, and/or unmatched structural components from different manufacturing/design sources. The owner did not maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring proper operational, housekeeping, and maintenance procedures in order to correct deficiencies including (but not limited to) the following:    a) Warehouse, Building #380 - Portable metallic pallet racks were not tiered in a safe, stable way. The stacked units did not match and did not maintain the vertical direction, affecting the load capacity and stability.    b) Warehouse, Building #380 - The arm of a cantilever rack was pulled upwards. The arm and bolts were damaged and deformed. The system was not unloaded and taken out of service until inspected and repaired.   c) Warehouse, Building #380 - Maximum loads and load distribution guidelines were not followed. A cantilever rack section dedicated to sheet metal storage was subjected to overload. The shelves were deformed, and the rack system was not unloaded and taken out of service until inspected and repaired.   d) Warehouse, Building #380 - Damaged wood pallets were used to support, elevate, and transport loads.                   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

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances were not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage was made. Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.   a) Warehouse, Building #380 -  On or about 02/06/19 and at times prior thereto aisles and passageways were cluttered/obstructed with boxes, containers, crates, bundles, and other materials handling systems which precluded the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.  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

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Warehouse, Building #380 - On or about 02/16/19 and at times prior thereto containers, crates, bundles, and other materials handling systems were not stored in a stable and secure manner to prevent  fall, sliding or collapse.    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

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping or fire:   a) Warehouse, Building #380 - On or about 02/06/19 and at times prior thereto employees walking inside the warehouse  were exposed to trip/fall hazards created by crates, boxes, containers, bundles, and wood pallets.  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

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  Warehouse, Building #641 - On or about 02/06/19 and at times prior thereto the pallet clamp mechanism in the Crown stock selector S/N 1A342378 was not operating, and the load was not secured. The employer did not remove the vehicle from service until repaired.  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

Jul 3, 2019

Abate by

Aug 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) Warehouse - On or about 02/06/18 and at times prior thereto distribution process workers operated order selectors with metallic yellow cages installed without prior approval by the vehicle manufacturer.  b) Warehouse - On or about -2/06/18 and at times prior thereto distribution process workers operated order selectors with wire cages installed without prior approval by the vehicle manufacturer.  Or in the alternative:  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) Warehouse - On or about 02/06/18 and at times prior thereto distribution process workers operated order selectors with metallic yellow cages installed without prior approval by the vehicle manufacturer.  b) Warehouse - On or about 02/06/18 and at times prior thereto distribution process workers operated order selectors with wire cages installed without prior approval by the vehicle manufacturer.  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.