OSHA Inspection: CARIBBEAN PACKAGING

Issued

Aug 25, 2022

Abate by

Sep 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,176 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crushing hazard.   (a) 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI. 00902 - Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Area    On or about Mar 2, 2022, one employee engaged in warehouse activities is exposed to crush-by while operating Power Industrial Trucks.  The employer did not ensure a seat belt was available to protect against tip-over incidents.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazardous condition would be:    1. Adhere to and require the use of the seat belt in accordance with the Consensus Standard ANSI B56.1-2012, Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Equipment, Section 5.3.19 which states: "An active operator protection device or system, when provided, shall be used."    2. Adhere to the manufacturer's warnings to wear seat belts when operating the equipment.   3. Enforce seat belt use during operation of powered industrial equipment.  NOTE:  Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.

Issued

Aug 25, 2022

Abate by

Sep 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,243 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:   (a) On or about 3/2/2022, 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI 00802 - 2nd Floor Warehouse, the employer did not ensure the exit door was unlocked (padlock) and unobstructed, exposing employees to fire hazards.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 25, 2022

Abate by

Sep 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,243 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a)  On or about 3/2/2022, 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI 00802 - 2nd Floor Administrative Office,  a portable fire extinguisher was not inspected monthly, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  (b)  On or about 3/2/2022, 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI 00802 -  2nd Floor  Warehouse, a portable fire extinguisher was not inspected monthly, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 25, 2022

Abate by

Sep 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,243 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(7): Provisions were not made for sufficient diffusion and ventilation of gases from storage batteries to prevent the accumulation of explosive mixtures:   (a)  On or about 3/2/2022, 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI 00802 - Warehouse 1st Floor, one automotive battery was stored in the warehouse with no source of ventilation, this condition allowed the diffusion of explosive gases exposing employees to a fire hazard.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 25, 2022

Abate by

Sep 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $175 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a)  On or about 3/2/2022, 3293 Contant Suite 121 St Thomas, VI 00802 - Warehouse Office, a power strip was not being used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. The power strips were daisy-chained, being used to power critical communications equipment and office equipment, exposing employees to a fire hazard.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.