OSHA Inspection: DHL

Issued

Apr 10, 2020

Abate by

May 8, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,937 · Current $3,562 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  On or about December 13, 2019, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by falling materials and/or being crushed-by falling or collapsing storage racks due to damaged horizontal leg supports;      a)  Pallets of material stored in tiers along the warehouse floors were observed not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding and collapse, and   b)  Severe damage was observed on aisle QQ (QQ-145-147-D) where an overhead storage rack had a broken off leg support, and  c)  Throughout the racking system, vertical and horizontal supports were struck by forklifts and were not identified and a risk assessment/classification conducted for corrective actions.

Issued

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,453 · Current $2,672 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1):  Identification of manufacturer and ratings. Electric equipment may not be used unless the following markings have been placed on the equipment: (i)  The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified; and (ii)  Other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.  On or about December 13, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure all electrical equipment had the required labeling and makings exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.