OSHA Inspection: LANSDALE WAREHOUSE CO. INC.

Issued

May 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,485 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) Lansdale Warehouse Co. Inc.- On or about December 6, 2023, employees on the warehouse floor worked in close proximity to containers of hazardous chemical, including but not limited to, Blasocut BC 940, Blasocut BC 25 SW UHV, Softisan PG2 C10, Synergy 735, B-Cool MC 600, B-Cool 755, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f),(g), and (h) will be met. Employees utilized forklifts to transfer the materials of hazardous chemicals to and from the racking system on the warehouse floor.

Issued

May 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Lansdale Warehouse Co. Inc.- On or about December 6, 2023, employees on the warehouse floor worked in close proximity to containers of hazardous chemical, including but not limited to, Blasocut BC 940, Blasocut BC 25 SW UHV, Softisan PG2 C10, Synergy 735, B-Cool MC 600, B-Cool 755,  and the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.   ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.