OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN LINEHAUL CORPORATION

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $3,215 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.    Warehouse, portable ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers: on or about February 12, 2020, portable ABC fire extinguishers provided in the workplace were not accessible due to stored loads and other materials. Employees working in the area were exposed to fire hazards during incipient stage of firefighting.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.  Warehouse, portable ABC dry chemical fire extinguishers: on or about February 12, 2020, multiple portable ABC fire extinguishers provided in the workplace were not maintained in serviceable condition and required recharging. Employees working in the area were exposed to fire hazards during incipient stage of firefighting.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,093 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).    Warehouse, docks: on or about September 30, 2019, employees assigned to operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts) for mechanical material handling tasks did not receive initial training and evaluation in safe operation. Employees operating forklifts and those working around them were exposed to struck-by hazards likely to result in serious injury.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training shall consist 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.  Warehouse, docks: on or about September 30, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees assigned to operate powered industrial vehicles (forklifts) for mechanical material handling tasks were provided with forklift operator formal and practical training in workplace-specific and truck-related topics. Employees operating forklifts and those working around them were exposed to struck-by hazards likely to result in serious injury.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $6,092 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(7): Brakes shall be set and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer during loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers, and railroad cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are driven onto.    South, warehouse, docks: on or about February 12, 2020, wheel blocks (chocks) were not provided and used in the workplace to prevent unexpected movement of uncoupled trailers during loading and unloading. Forklift operators were exposed to unexpected trailer movement hazards likely to result in serious injury. Other mechanical means to secure trailers to docks were not provided.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,193 · Current $3,290 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    (a) Perimeter wall outlets: on or about February 12, 2020, employees were exposed to contact with live wires when working in the area because adequate covers preventing access to energized elements were missing.    (b) Structural column-mounted thermostats: on or about February 12, 2020, employees were exposed to contact with live wires when working in the area because adequate covers preventing access to energized elements were missing.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,928 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1): Review the OSHA 300 Log to verify that the entries are complete and accurate, and correct any deficiencies identified;    On or about February 12, 2020, the most recent OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for year 2019 was not completed with the following information for all employees covered by the OSHA 300 Log:    - annual average number of employees;  - total hours worked by all employees;  - total number of days away from work;  - total number of days of job transfer or restrictions; and,  - Standard Industry Classification (SIC) or North American Industrial Classification (NAICS).    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): (1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  Northwest, warehouse, wooden pallets: on or about February 12, 2020 employees working in the area were exposed to hazards associated with scrapped pallets loosely thrown in a plie of disorderly stacked debris.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  South, outdoor emergency exit route/discharge between dock doors No. 30 and No. 31: on or about February 12, 2020, employees were exposed to delayed emergency evacuation hazards associated with an obstruction in the evacuation path that was reduced in capacity due to a knocked over bollard and concrete debris.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.  South, emergency exit door between dock doors No. 30 and No. 31: on or about February 12, 2020, employees working in the area were exposed to delayed emergency evacuation hazards associated with a hardwired EXIT sign that was not illuminated.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): Written and oral emergency action plans. An emergency action plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review. However, an employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees.  Warehouse: on or about February 12, 2020, emergency action plans were not established in the workplace to ensure safety during emergency event.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available.  On or about February 12, 2020, first aid supplies were not readily available to render initial, temporary medical support as the first aid kit supplies were depleted.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Southeast, yellow and red extension cords: on or about February 12, 2020, four energized extension cords were connected in-series to each other in the outdoor and wet environment. Employees were stepping over an energized extension cord to walk-in/out of the main entrance.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.  Southeast, yellow extension cord: on or about February 12, 2020, an energized extension cord was ran across the entry stairs to the warehouse and had its outer protective coating exposed to contact with sharp edges of rusted handrail bases. Employees were stepping over an energized extension cord to walk-in/out of the main entrance.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item corrected during inspection.

Issued

Mar 24, 2020

Abate by

Apr 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  North, 480V AC electrical panels: on or about February 12, 2020, designated aisle access to the electrical panels was obstructed by a stored table, plywood, and cardboard. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with inability to access electrical panels.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).