OSHA Inspection: DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(1):Process safety information pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals in the process did not consist of the at least the information detailed in 119(d)(1)(i)-(vii):  a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 3, 2022, the employer had not collected and developed the process safety information required within 1910.119(d)(1)(i) - (d)(3)(iii), for the storage of aerosol flammables in excess of 10,000 lbs. The failure to develop and compile written accurate PSI effects the overall quality of any PSM program, serves as the foundation for the PHA, training, and operating procedures which exposes employees to fire and explosion hazards  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119:   a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 3, 2022, the employer failed to perform an initial PHA to identify, evaluate and control hazards of the flammables aerosol storage process in excess of the 10,000 pound threshold quantity. The failure to perform an initial PHA to identify and evaluate flammable aerosol hazards which exposes employees to hazards of fire and explosion from the potential release or ignition of flammables.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(h)(2): The employer failed to develop and implement processes and procedures for ensuring the safety of contractors working on and in the process area in accordance with 1910.119(h)(2)(i)-(vi):   a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 3, 2022, the employer had failed to obtain and evaluate information regarding the contract employer's safety performance and programs; inform contract employers of the known potential fire, explosion, or toxic release hazards related to the contractor's work and the process; explain to contract employers the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan required by paragraph (n) of this section; implement safe work practices consistent with paragraph (f)(4) of this section, to control the entrance, presence and exit of contract employers and contract employees in covered process areas; periodically evaluate the performance of contract employers in fulfilling their obligations as specified in paragraph (h)(3) of this section. By the employer failing to develop and address contractor safety in the process area exposes employees and contractors to fire and explosion hazards from the release of flammables.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(1)(v): The employer failed to develop and implement a mechanical integrity program for maintaining the ongoing integrity of alarms and suppression systems.  a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 3, 2022, the employer had not developed and implemented a mechanical integrity program in accordance with 1910.119(j) for maintaining the ongoing integrity of controls such as alarms, detection systems, and suppression systems. The employer's failure exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards from the stock piling of flammable aerosols in excess of 10,000 lbs.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,116

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(o)(1): Employers did not verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard were adequate:  a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 3, 2022, the employer had not conducted compliance audits to identify and resolve hazards within the flammable aerosol PSM- covered process area which resulted in employees being exposed to fire and explosion hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 12, 2022

Abate by

Nov 16, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(c)(1): The employer did not develop a written plan of action regarding the implementation of employee participation.  a. Aerosol Storage Cage - On or about June 6, 2022, the employer had failed to develop a written employee participation plan/program that identified how employees would participate in PSM program development and involvement in the PHA. The failure to develop this program failed to allow for the employees to provide input on the safe handling and storage of aerosols in a warehouse environment, exposing them to fire, and explosion hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.