OSHA Inspection: SAVANNAH RIVER LOGISTICS, LLC

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $3,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 18, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the emergency exit in the roll area was blocked.   b) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 18, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the emergency exit in the World Brands aisle R area was blocked.   c) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 18, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the emergency exit in the shipping/receiving office area was blocked.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,313 · Current $3,188 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 19, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the use of proper eye and face protection was not enforced when changing liquid propane tanks for the Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Aug 7, 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  a) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 19, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the use of hand protection was not enforced when changing liquid propane tanks for the Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Aug 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,969 · Current $4,781 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a) At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322: on or about April 19, 2023, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees did not receive formal instruction prior to operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs).

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,328 · Current $797 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):  Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  a)  At Savannah River Logistics, LLC, located at 425 Morgan Lakes Industrial Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322, on or about March 2, 2023, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form for calendar year 2022 on or before March 2, 2023.  The establishment employed approximately 53 employees during calendar year 2022 and was classified under NAICS code 493110 - General Warehousing and Storage.