OSHA Inspection: FLEMING'S TRANSPORT COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250

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) Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse    On or about 1/26/2023, one employee engaged in warehouse activities was 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 the 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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  (a) On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse - the passageways in the storeroom were cluttered with office equipment, pallets, boxes, and other miscellaneous items along the walkways.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

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 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse, the employer did not ensure the exit door was unobstructed, exposing employees to fire hazards.  (b) On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Main Office, the employer did not ensure the exit door was 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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $4,465

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 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Office Printer and wireless station, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (b)	On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Receptionist Area, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (c)	On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Main office Space, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle, exposing employees to electrical hazards. (d)	On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Shipping Out Office, a relocatable power tap was not directly connected to a permanently installed branch circuit receptacle, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Office - (1) Electrical Box (2"x4") was not covered or closed, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as the compliance safety and health officer documented abatement during the inspection.

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  (a)	On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse - a flexible cord was run through a doorway, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as the compliance safety and health officer documented abatement during the inspection.

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located, and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   (a) On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse, a portable fire extinguisher was blocked, exposing employees to fire hazards. (b) On or about 1/26/2023, Henry E. Rohlsen Airport- Cargo Area Christiansted,  VI  00821 - Warehouse (North - front loading area), a portable fire extinguisher was blocked, 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).