OSHA Inspection: WOODFIELD DISTRIBUTION LLC

Issued

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1128.00 · Current $1128.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  a. For Citation 1, Item 1 issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification for this violation to OSHA.  b. For Citation 1, Item 3a issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification for this violation to OSHA.  c. For Citation 1, Item 3b issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification for this violation to OSHA.  d. For Citation 1, Item 3c issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification for this violation to OSHA.  e. For Citation 1, Item 3d issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification for this violation to OSHA.

Issued

2023-04-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1128.00 · Current $1128.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  b. For Citation 1, Item 2 issued on October 26, 2022, with an abatement date of November 15, 2022, the employer failed to submit abatement certification and abatement documentation for this violation to OSHA.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9324.00 · Current $9324.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4):  If the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge is not immediately apparent, signs must be posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge. Additionally, the line-of-sight to an exit sign must clearly be visible at all times.  a.  On or about August 17, 2022, multiple illuminated EXIT signs were hanging from electrical wires along six aisleways in in the warehouse. The employer did not ensure that the direction of travel was clearly visible in order to direct employees to the nearest EMERGENCY EXIT.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13052.00 · Current $13052.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):  Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  a.  On or about August 17, 2022, employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while working along the aisle 18 storage racking due to a bent and twisted rack upright that was damaged.   b.  On or about August 17, 2022, employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while working along the aisle 23 storage racking due to a bent and twisted rack upright that was damaged.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9324.00 · Current $9324.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1):  Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:  a.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not examine and ensure that the Hawker, Model LPM3-48F-320Y forklift charging cord was free from damage as the positive cord had exposed internal wire likely to cause electrical shock to employees while handling the cord.   b.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not examine and identify that the electrical outlet box used to energize the Hawker, Model LPM3-48F-320Y forklift charger was properly secured to the wall, thereby exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.  c.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not examine and identify that several EXIT signs located in the ceiling were suspended by their conductors and not fastened to the junction box, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.   a.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that EXIT signs located in the ceiling that were suspended by their conductors were properly installed and secured to each junction box, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i):  Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted.  a.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the electrical outlet box used to energize the Hawker, Model LPM3-48F-320Y forklift charger was properly secured to the wall, thereby exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  a.  On or about August 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all unused openings on the top of the electrical outlet box used to energize the Hawker, Model LPM3-48F-320Y forklift charger was properly closed, thereby exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.