OSHA Inspection: HAJOCA CORPORATION

Issued

May 11, 2022

Abate by

Sep 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $5,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards.  (a)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by and crushing hazards in that a corner post of the  Frick Gallagher commercial pallet racking near the intersection of aisle 5 and aisle 15 was damaged and was used to support structural members of the pallet racking and stock. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.   (b)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by and crushing hazards in that a corner post of the  Frick Gallagher commercial pallet racking near the intersection of aisle 5 and aisle 14 was damaged and was used to support structural members of the pallet racking and stock. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are to follow American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI)-ANSI-RMI MH 16:1-2012, "Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks."    Under paragraph 1.4.1 Owner Maintenance, (2)"Regularly inspect for damage. If damage is found, immediately isolate the affected area. Have a storage rack design professional evaluate the damage and unload, replace or repair if directed by the professional, any damaged columns, beams, or other structural component to restore the system to at least its original design capacity."

Issued

May 11, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $6,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  (a)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards when performing work in proximity to the hoist area of the mezzanine in that pallets were stored in the loading area that prevented the hoist area door/guardrail from being closed. This condition exposed employees to an approximate eight foot fall to the concrete floor below.

Issued

May 11, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:  (a)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from laceration and electrical hazards in that double row/tube fluorescent lighting fixtures were installed on the lower level of mezzanine approximately 7.5 feet above ground level that were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or guard. This condition exposed employees to laceration and electrical hazards.

Issued

May 11, 2022

Abate by

Jun 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located less than eight feet off the floor had live parts normally exposed to employee contact:  (a)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazard in double row/tube fluorescent lighting fixtures were installed on the lower level of mezzanine approximately 7.5 feet above ground level. The lighting system included exposed wiring used to bypass non-functioning fixtures.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards

Issued

May 11, 2022

Abate by

Jun 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(3)(i):  A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  (a)Hajoca Corporation dba McDonald Supply at 5626 West 9th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to January 25, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that a flexible cord without an equipment grounding conductor was used to provide power to three power strips that included; a light fixture, two display monitors and a processing system. The cord was plugged into a wall outlet with a ground conductor on the ground level of the mezzanine. This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.