OSHA Inspection: DISCOVERY SCM USA LTD

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Abate by

Nov 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,751 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) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023, employees loading shelves with Yale Powered Industrial Trucks [PIT] were exposed to pallet rack systems which have damaged columns [e.g. Footing],  exposing employees to fall and struck by hazards from the defective  bracing.    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. 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.   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

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,751 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023, exit routes in the warehouse were blocked by pallets and packages which were received to be stored on the shelving, but placed in front of an exit.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:   a) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On April 21, 2023, employees were exposed to hazards related to the emergency evacuation of the building  as they worked  throughout the warehouse where the exit sign leading to the front entry was not illuminated and/or damaged. This prevented the assurance of visibility in the event of an  electrical outage.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route must be adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.  a) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023,  exit routes were not properly illuminated [e.g. damage /inoperable exit signs] with adequate lighting through the warehouse which houses combustible and flammable material s improperly stored at the exits.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023, the north emergency exit was not visible and marked with an "Exit" sign as required.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:   a) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023, directional signs nor maps  were not posted indicating the necessary guidance  of travel to the nearest exit(s).

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,751 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1): The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  a) 698 Pencader Drive Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2023, the yearly, and monthly inspections of the portable fire extinguishers were not conducted for equipment located throughout the warehouse which houses combustible materials and flammable liquids.

Issued

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,751 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) 698 Pencader Road Newark, DE: On or about April 21, 2021, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards due to a damaged strain relief fitting observed on the charging cables of the Yale Powered Industrial Truck [PIT] .