OSHA Inspection: DS SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,057 · Current $2,434 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:  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - Employees handled and used purple power, classified as corrosive. Eyewash bottles provided were not suitable for flushing of the eyes, on or about 5/16/19.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,043 · Current $1,826 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - An employee was assigned to load trucks operating a forklift. The training did not include formal instruction, on or about 5/16/19.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - An employee was assigned to load trucks operating a forklift. The employee was not certified in writing for the operation of the forklift, on or about 5/16/19.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,057 · Current $2,434 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.  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - Employees handled and used hazardous materials, such as but not limited to, purple power, classified as corrosive and propane. A current list with the hazardous materials present at the site was not maintained, on or about 5/16/19.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section:  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - In the shipping area/maintenance area, a spray bottle containing a hazardous chemical was not properly labeled, on or about 5/16/19.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective 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:  DS Services of America, Inc., Suwanee, GA - Employees handled and used hazardous materials, such as but not limited to, purple power, classified as corrosive and propane. Not all employees had received information and training as required by standard, on or about 5/16/19.