OSHA Inspection: FREIGHT BREAKERS, LLC

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,036 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level:   (a) Warehouse (Rear Emergency Exit): On or about 3/14/2023, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards, in that the emergency exit route had a 4-inch lift where employees exit the building while performing tasks such as picking product for distribution.  (b) Warehouse (Front Emergency Exit): On or about 3/14/2023, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards, in that the emergency exit route had a 5-foot drop to the outside and was not level leading to the exit door while employees were performing tasks such as picking product for distribution.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,046 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  (a) Warehouse: On or about 3/17/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical splash hazards, in that safety googles or face shields were not provided to employees who add water to powered industrial truck batteries.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  (a) Warehouse: On or about 3/17/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical burn hazards in that personal protective equipment such as chemical gloves were not provided to employees who add water to powered industrial truck batteries.

Issued

Sep 12, 2023

Abate by

Oct 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,046 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Warehouse: On or about 3/17/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical splash hazards, in that an eyewash was not available to employees who add water to powered industrial truck batteries.