OSHA Inspection: CEDAR GROVE WAREHOUSING LLC

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11409.00 · Current $6845.00 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 in that employees were exposed to struck and crushing hazards of collapsing rack systems with severe damages.  On or about March 13, 2024, at the facility located at 307 South Commerce Street, Cedar Grove, Wisconsin; employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards of falling loads and elements when they conducted warehouse tasks around severely damaged storage rack systems. D1 - D4 section in Cooler #7 were loaded with palletized products and were supported by bent and twisted upright columns and columns partially sheared from the base plates.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6844.00 · Current $4106.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  Reference: ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Standard  On or about April 24, 2024, at the facility located at 307 South Commerce Street, Cedar Grove, Wisconsin; the employer failed to ensure that employees checking the fluid level of the lead acid batteries were provided with suitable means for quick drenching of the eyes and body, exposing employees to potential chemical burns.