OSHA Inspection: AOSOM LLC

Issued

May 2, 2024

Abate by

Sep 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

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 in that employees are exposed to injuries from inadequately labeled and maintained racking systems:  (a) Industrial Steel Storage Racks throughout the facility; On or about January 8, 2024, the employer did not ensure regular inspections for damage of the racking system.  (b) Industrial Steel Storage Racks throughout the facility; On or about January 8, 2024,  the employer did not display in one or more conspicuous locations a plaque to permanently and prominently display the permissible loading of the rack.  (c) Industrial Steel Storage Racks on aisles AY, AO, and RW; On or about January 8, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the rack columns were anchored to the floor with anchor bolts adequate to resist all applicable forces.  (d) Industrial Steel Storage Racks on aisles AY, AO, and RW; On or about January 8, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the affected areas of damaged racking was immediately isolated.   (e) Industrial Steel Storage Racks on aisles AY, AO, and RW; On or about January 8, 2024, the employer did not have a storage rack design professional evaluate the damage, and unload, replace or repair if directed by the professional, any damaged columns, beams, or other structural components to restore the system to at least its original design capacity.

Issued

May 2, 2024

Abate by

Jun 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $10,372

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) Battery charging station in the warehouse: On or about January 8, 2024, and at times prior, one employee was exposed to a corrosive acid chemical when required to fill the cells of batteries on powered industrial trucks (PIT). Two eyewash stations in the immediate vicinity were inoperable and obstructed by a disabled PIT, garbage can, and spill kit.

Issued

May 2, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a): Where mechanical handling equipment was used, sufficient safe clearances was not allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage were made. Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked.  (a) In the warehouse, located at 178 E Tanner Church Rd, Ellenwood, GA: On or about January 8, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by hazards from PITs in that there were no pedestrian walkways identified or appropriately marked for pedestrians to utilizes inside the warehouse.

Issued

May 2, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $14,518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l).  (a) In the warehouse, located at 178 E Tanner Church Rd, Ellenwood, GA: On or about January 8, 2024, and at times prior, employees operating powered industrial trucks (PITs) were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that they were not provided practical training and evaluation of their performance, prior to operating PITs.

Issued

May 2, 2024

Abate by

May 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $2,074

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative within four hours of the request:  (a) Facility located at 178 E Tanner Church Rd, Ellenwood, GA: On or about January 8, 2024, the employer did not provide copies of injury and illness records for calendar years 2023, 2022, and 2021 to an authorized representative within four business hours.

Issued

May 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  (a) In the warehouse, located at 178 E Tanner Church Rd, Ellenwood, GA: On or about January 8, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and/or inhalation hazard(s) in that a portable fire extinguisher at the front of aisle BS, was not in a fully charged and operable condition.