OSHA Inspection: VGM GROUP, INC.

Issued

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 from hazards associated with struck by hazards:  a. Warehouse - On or about March 1, 2023, the rack systems throughout the warehouse was used to store materials on pallets were not placarded in accordance with MH16.1 section 1.4.2 and 1.4.3, to inform employees of the weight rating, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.  b. Warehouse location T-17 - On or about March 1, 2023, Employees were working where the rack systems upright stanchion was damaged at the bottom of the leg, but had not been reevaluated to determine if it remained in a safe working condition  c. Warehouse location U-01 - On or about March 1, 2023, Employees were working where the rack systems upright stanchion cross brace at approximately 1 foot off the ground and another at approximately 4 feet was damaged but had not been reevaluated to determine if it remained in a safe working condition.  d. Warehouse location V-14 - On or about March 1, 2023, Employees were working where the rack systems upright stanchion was damaged at the bottom of the leg but had not been reevaluated to determine if it remained in a safe working condition.  e.  Warehouse location A2 - On or about March 1, 2023, Employees were working where the rack systems upright stanchion was damaged at the bottom of the leg but had not been reevaluated to determine if it remained in a safe working condition.  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

Aug 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a. Warehouse Box Storage - On or about March 1, 2023, there was a global industrial forklift hopper blocking the only emergency exit in the box storage room.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(e): Employer did not install and maintain an operable employee alarm system that had a distinctive signal to warn employees of fire or other emergencies:  a. The Warehouse - On or about March 1, 2023, the warehouse building does not have an employee alarm system, employees were exposed to fire and egress related 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

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient clearances were not followed to keep aisles clear:   a. Warehouse Box Storage - On or about March 1, 2023, the racking storage aisleways B1 and B2 were obstructed by materials. The aisles were used by both hand jacks and material handling equipment, exposing employees to egress and struck by 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

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) stored inside were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:  a.  Shipping Area - On or about March 1, 2023, the employer had installed an LPG tank cage within 13" of an exit door and was storing two LPG cylinders in the cage, employees were exposed to fire 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

Aug 25, 2023

Abate by

Sep 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a. Shipping Desk Area - On or about March 1, 2023, the employer was using flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring by using extension cords and cord sets to provide power to various desks and shipping outputs.  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.