CARLISLE, PA —
OSHA Inspection: THE GIANT COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of THE GIANT COMPANY in 1621 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, CARLISLE, PA 17013 (NAICS 493120). OSHA activity number 346534316.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THE GIANT COMPANY
- Site address
- 1621 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
- City
- CARLISLE
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17013
- Mailing
- 1621 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE ATTN: WAYNE KILLINGER, CARLISLE, PA 17013
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493120
- Employees
- 700
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $11,162 · Current $15,000
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 : a) Facility-Wide ? on or about February 28, 2023, employees were storing materials where modifications to equipment and procedures were necessary to ensure likely risk factors did not create 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $15000
- — Z (S) $11162
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a) Aisle 233, Bays 401B2B - A pallet of stacked boxes was not secured against falling and collapse. A portion of the pallet hung over the edge of the crossbar exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about February 28, 2023. b) Aisle 233, Bay 410A24 - A pallet of stacked boxes was not secured against falling and collapse. A portion of the pallet hung over the edge of the crossbar exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about February 28, 2023. c) Aisle 233, Bay 41B1 - A pallet of stacked boxes was not secured against falling and collapse. The pallet was broken and the stacked boxes were leaning exposing employees to a struck-by hazard, on or about February 28, 2023. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.37 A04
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $5,692 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguards designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting) were not in proper working order at all times: a) Aisle 652, Door N14 - The cover on the emergency exit sign located above the doorway was damaged, on or about February 28, 2023. b) Maintenance Shop, Door NE21 - The emergency exit sign located above the doorway did not activate or illuminate, on or about February 28, 2023. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4500
- — Z (S) $5692
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Abate by
- Sep 29, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $13,394 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a) Facility-Wide - The employer failed to ensure that an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was conducted at least once every three years, on or about February 28, 2023. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $13394
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $7,590 · Current $4,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Maintenance Department - The distance between the abrasive wheel peripheral and the adjustable tongue at the top of the DeWalt DW758 bench grinder exceeded on fourth inch, exposing employees to the hazards associated with wheel breakage, on or about February 28, 2023. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4500
- — Z (S) $7590
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 25, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii):Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided: a) 35 Wet Produce, Aisle 22, Heat Mat Switch - The cover on the junction box was damaged exposing the internal conductors, on or about February 28, 2023. b) 35 Wet Produce, Aisle 22, Heat Mat Switch - The metal conduit attached to the junction box and 30amp/600vac Square D heavy duty safety switch was damaged, on or about February 28, 2023. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346534316.
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