OSHA Inspection: DOMI LOGISTICS AMERICA

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.   a. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 120.8% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.3 dBA during the 464 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled.  b. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 87.18% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 89.0 dBA during the 459 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled.  c. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line leader working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 124.0% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.5 dBA during the 455 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 25 minutes not sampled.  d. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 114.7% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.9 dBA during the 468 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled.  e. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 86.3% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 88.9 dBA during the 448 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.  f. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 165.4% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 93.6 dBA during the 454 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 26 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program.   a. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 120.8% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.3 dBA during the 464 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled.  b. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 87.18% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 89.0 dBA during the 459 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled.  c. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line leader working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 124.0% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.5 dBA during the 455 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 25 minutes not sampled.  d. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 114.7% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.9 dBA during the 468 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled.  e. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 86.3% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 88.9 dBA during the 448 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.  f. The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 165.4% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 93.6 dBA during the 454 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 26 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5): "Baseline audiogram."  a. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 120.8% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.3 dBA during the 464 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled.  b. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 87.18% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 89.0 dBA during the 459 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 21 minutes not sampled.  c. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line leader working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 124.0% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 91.5 dBA during the 455 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 25 minutes not sampled.  d. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 114.7% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 90.9 dBA during the 468 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled.  e. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 86.3% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 88.9 dBA during the 448 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.  f. The employer did not implement a baseline audiogram for employees working in the wash area. A line laborer working in the wash area was exposed to continuous noise at 165.4% on January 9, 2020, which exceeded the action limit (AL) of 50%, an 8-hour TWA (time weighted average) sound level of 85 dBA. The employee's 8-hour TWA sound level was approximately 93.6 dBA during the 454 minute sampling period. Time weighted average includes a zero increment for the 26 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.  a. The employer did not train or establish a training program for employees exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in the wash area.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $1889.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  a. On or about December 21, 2019 the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, thermal insulated gloves for working with the propane torch and hearing protection while working in the wash area with noises above 87 dBa.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8096.00 · Current $2834.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a. On or about December 16, 2019, located in the wash area, the employer did not require employees to wear appropriate hand protection while using the propane torch to remove labels exposing employees to thermal burns.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $3306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).  a. On or about December 16, 2019, located in the wash area, employees were operating Powered Industrial Trucks without proper training exposing line laborers to struck by hazards.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $1889.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a. On or about December 16, 2019, located between the two conveyors in the wash area, flexible cords were not used as listed and labeled. Flexible cords were connected in series (daisy chained), wrapped with electrical tape and laying in standing water exposing employees to an electrical shock and fire hazards.   b. On or about December 16, 2019, located on the column to the South of the Southern conveyor line in the wash area, flexible cords were not used as listed and labeled. Flexible cords were plugged into relocatable power tap exposing employees to an electrical shock and fire hazards.   c. On or about December 16, 2019, located on the column to the South of the Southern conveyor line in the wash area, a relocatable power tap was not used as listed and labeled. The relocatable power tap was permanently fixed to the column exposing employees to an electrical shock and fire hazards.  d. On or about December 16, 2019, located in the wash area, Ridgid Wet/Dry Vacs designed for household use was not used as listed and labeled exposing employees to an electrical shock and fire hazards.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.  a. On or about December 16th, 2019, located on the East wall of the Northeast corner of the building, the emergency exit was blocked by a ladder, water containers and a scissors lift exposing employees of fire hazard.

Issued

2020-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.  a. On or about December 16, 2019, located on the North wall in the Northeast corner of the warehouse, electrical panels did not have 36 inches of clearance exposing employees to an electrical hazard.   b. On or about December 16, 2019, located on the East wall in the Northeast corner of the warehouse, electrical panels did not have 36 inches of clearance exposing employees to an electrical hazard.