OSHA Inspection: THOS SOMERVILLE CO.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Abate by

Aug 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 Reduced

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) 115 S. 6th St., Odessa, DE 19730 (Warehouse) - On or about April 5, 2023, the employer did not anchor the pallet rack systems (Column labeled 28) to the poured concrete floor, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   b) 115 S. 6th St., Odessa, DE 19730 (Warehouse) - On or about April 5, 2023, the employer did not anchor the pallet rack systems (small rack system running parallel adjacent to sales counter wall) to the poured concrete floor, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  One feasible means of abatement to correct the hazard includes, but is not limited to following the requirements outlined in ANSI MH16.1-2008, RMI Specifications for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks:   Section 1.4.1 - Owner Maintenance, wherein it states that the owner shall maintain the structural integrity of the installed rack system by assuring proper operational, housekeeping and maintenance procedures including, but not limited to the following: (1) Prohibit any overloading of any pallet positions and of the overall rack system. (2) Regularly inspect for damage. If damage is found, immediately unload the affected area and replace or repair any damaged columns, beams, or other structural components.   Section 7.2. All rack columns shall be anchored to the floor with anchor bolts capable of resisting the forces caused by the horizontal and vertical loads on the rack.   Section1.4.9 - Rack Damage, wherein it states that upon any visible damage, the pertinent portions of the rack shall be unloaded immediately by the user until the damaged portion is repaired or replaced.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Abate by

Aug 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) 115 S. 6th St., Odessa, DE 19730 (Warehouse): On or about April 5, 2023, and at times prior thereto, impediments to the exit routes, created by items such as but not limited to pallets and equipment which blocked the exit paths, were not minimized exposing employees to trip hazards and a delayed egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Abate by

Aug 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced

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) 115 S. 6th St., Odessa, DE 19730 (Warehouse): On or about April 5, 2023, and at times prior thereto,  portable fire extinguishers were blocked and not conspicuously marked, exposing employees to delay hazards related to emergency egress.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $6,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.  a) 115 S. 6th St., Odessa, DE 19730 (Warehouse): On or about April 5, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees used extension cords to service a 120 V equipment (Security system Box) that were not properly protected from damage, exposing employees to electric shock or burns.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Abate by

Aug 23, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,232 · Current $1,562 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(2):The employer did not create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log.  a)  115 S 6th Street Odessa, Delaware 19730: On or about April 5, 2023, the employer failed to post an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log.

Issued

Jul 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $7,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) 115 S 6th Street Odessa, Delaware 19730: On or about April 5, 2023, the employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization within 24 hours of March 31, 2023. The employer reported to OSHA via online on April 5, 2023.