OSHA Inspection: DLA DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANNA PENNSYLVANIA

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d): The employer did not complete a compilation of written process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process.   a. Building 87 - On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed to complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis to identify and understand the hazards posed by the storage of flammables and 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 and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Building 87 - On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed to perform an initial PHA to identify, evaluate and control hazards of the flammable 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 and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.    a. Building 87 - On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed to establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment such as but not limited to alarms, detection systems, fire protection systems, and suppression systems. The employer's failure exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards from the stock piling of flammables in excess of 10,000 lbs.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process.   On or about March 9, 2023, the employer had not developed and implemented written management of change procedures for the documentation of changes in the covered process area which would affect the ongoing integrity of the process and the overall implementation of the PSM program. The employer's failure exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards from the stock piling of flammables in excess of 10,000 lbs.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1960.8(c): 29 CFR 1960.8(c):  The Agency did not develop, implement, and evaluate an occupational safety and health program in accordance with the requirements of section 19 of the Act, Executive Order 12196, and the basic program elements prescribed in this part, or approved alternate program elements:   a. Building 87 - On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed evaluate, developed and implement a process safety management program in accordance with 1910.119 and Joint Service Instruction for the storage of hazardous materials, DLAI 4145.11 section 8.23.  The failure to evaluate, develop and implement a PSM program, present a potential for human error, lack of engineering and administrative controls necessary to control the risks associated with storage of greater than a threshold quantity of flammables which exposes employees to fire and explosion hazards.  b. Building 87 Bay 1 - On or about March 9, 2023, the employer failed to implement and enforce DLA Distribution Manual 6055.1 Chapter 31b(6) which prohibits the use of stacking frames in excess of 4 high regardless of size due to manufactures recommendations.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 5, 2023

Abate by

Oct 1, 2024

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 the employee participation required by this paragraph.  a. Building 87 - On or about March 9, 2023, 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 and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.