OSHA Inspection: UNITED CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,052 · Current $13,052

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Employees were exposed to damaged and leaning warehouse racks that were not anchored to the floor:  (a) On or about November 16, 2021, in the warehouse at Plaza Extra East,  employees engaged in warehousing work were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards. The employer did not ensure that the foot plates of the metal pallet racks were anchored to the floors by fastener bolts, rack columns and beams were bent and damaged, and out of plumb and straight allowances.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct theses hazardous conditions would be:   1. Adhere to the recommendations in accordance with Consensus Standard ANSI MH16.1-2012, Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks:     - Section 1.4.1, "The owner shall maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring proper operational, housekeeping, and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to, regularly inspecting for damage."     - Section 1.4.9, "Upon visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be immediately isolated by the user until the damaged portion is evaluated by a storage rack design professional."     - Section 1.4.7, "All rack columns shall be anchored to the floor with anchor bolts."      - Section 1.4.11, "Out-of-plumb and Out-of-straight limits should be unloaded and replumbed, and any damaged parts must be repaired or replaced."

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,594 · Current $5,594

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, the emergency exit door, at the end of the administration area mezzanine exit route, was locked and employer had posted a sign inside, instructing to keep the door locked at all times.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, at the store warehouse, the emergency exit door next to the loading bay was obstructed by multiple items, such as a table, a chair, a shopping cart, equipment, supplies and boxes.  b. On or about November 16, 2021, the administration area mezzanine exit route was obstructed with unassembled cardboard boxes on the stairs and a trash can.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated, as required, by a reliable light source:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, at the store warehouse, the emergency exit door next to the loading bay did not have an illuminated exit sign.  b. On or about November 16, 2021, downstairs from the administration area mezzanine, the emergency exit door did not have an illuminated exit sign.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,047 · Current $1,047

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:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, at the inspected establishment, the employer failed to have an available written emergency action plan establishing guidance and procedures to be executed by all employees in the event of an emergency; as required for employers with more than ten employees.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, at the inspected establishment, the employer failed to have an available written fire prevention plan establishing guidance and procedures for recognizing fire hazards, type of fire protection equipment necessary, among other things; as required for employers with more than ten employees.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,047 · Current $1,047

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, in a readily accessible way, subjecting the employees to injuries.  a. On or about November 16, 2021, in one of the warehouse storage rooms, one 10-pounds, ABC dry chemical, portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible. Physical access to the extinguisher was hampered by  several 5-gallons paint pails, boxes trash and other objects stored in the floor below and in front.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, next to the produce department door, one 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  b. On or about November 16, 2021, next to the double door from the warehouse to the groceries department, one 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  c. On or about November 16, 2021, in one of the warehouse storage rooms, one 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  d. On or about November 16, 2021, in the warehouse, between one of roll-up door and a blue pallet rack, one 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  e.  On or about November 16, 2021, next to the stairs leading to the administration area mezzanine, one 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  f. On or about November 16, 2021, all throughout the establishment, all present 10-pound, ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check (maintenance check record tag was expired).  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,047 · Current $1,047

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial trucks found to be in need of repairs, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating conditions:  (a) On or about November 16, 2021, at the warehouse outdoor receiving, unloading and loading yard, the employer fail to remove from service Toyota Powered Industrial Truck # 1; and allowed it to operate with missing rear view mirrors, back-up strobe light, and having worn-out tires.  (b)  On or about November 16, 2021, at the warehouse outdoor receiving, unloading and loading yard, the employer fail to remove from service Toyota Powered Industrial Truck # 4; and allowed it to operate with missing rear view mirrors, back-up strobe light, and having worn-out tires.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,047 · Current $1,047

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  a. On or about November 16, 2021, next to the double door from the warehouse to the groceries department, the electrical service panel in the area was not readily accessible. Access to the electrical service panel was blocked with  a table, an electronic table weight scale, a 55 gallons plastic drum and materials stored in the floor below and in front.  b. On or about November 16, 2021, at the establishment electrical room, at least seven electrical service panels were not readily accessible. Access to the panels was blocked with various items, including various 5-gallons paint pails, boxes and other items stored in the floor below and in front.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Apr 19, 2022

Abate by

May 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,047 · Current $1,047

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a. On or about November 16, 2021, next to the double door from the warehouse to the groceries department, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from a sextuple electrical switch box and a duplex electrical outlet box with broken face plates.  b. On or about November 16, 2021, in one of the warehouse storage rooms, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from an electrical light switch box with a broken face plate.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.