OSHA Inspection: ALLFREIGHT DELIVERY, LLC

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Dec 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,823 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(i):29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following methods listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)-(D):  On or about May 19, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that all floor openings were protected to prevent employees from stepping/falling through them. About or around Dock 4, while unloading an "Ocean Container" an employee stepped into a floor opening between the ocean container and the dock. The employee broke their ankle and later formed PE blood clots that caused the employee's death.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,731 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about October 20, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that each powered industrial truck (PIT) operator was adequately trained.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about October 20, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that the powered industrial truck (PIT) training included the required formal instruction.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b):An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  On or about October 20, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that an emergency action plan (EAP) was written and available.

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(2):The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about October 20, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers.   Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:   1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75  to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50  to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.   2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).   3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

Nov 12, 2021

Abate by

Mar 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about October 20, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that powered industrial trucks (PITs) were examined before being placed into service.